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

Honeyed tea with ginger and rice spice notes, floral character with buttery rye muffin aromatics and nice cereal notes.

Palate

Buttery mouthfeel with honey notes, peppery spice on the tail end that lets you know it's a rye without being overpowering, no sharp mint characteristics.

Finish

Peppery spice that's restrained and balanced, allowing the grain character to shine through.

Very good
An approachable and sophisticated rye with excellent texture, featuring local heritage grain character and a floral profile that sets it apart from typical spicy ryes.
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Tasted on Episode 474 Grain-to-Glass in North Carolina: Southern Distilling's Story