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Southern Star Bonded Straight Rye Whiskey
114.8 proof 6–7 years Rye Southern Distilling Company Statesville, NC $49.95 51% rye, 39% corn, 10% malted barley
Nose

Honeyed tea with ginger, buttery rye muffin, floral notes, cereal character, and a subtle spice backdrop.

Palate

Buttery and smooth with honey notes, peppery spice on the tail end that lets you know it's a rye but not overpowering. Great mouthfeel with a grainy, approachable character.

Finish

Peppery spice lingers gently without the mint forwardness typical of some ryes.

Very good
An approachable, well-textured rye with floral heritage characteristics and excellent grain-forward expression that appeals to both whiskey enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
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Tasted on Episode 474 Grain-to-Glass in North Carolina: Southern Distilling's Story