Southern Star Double Rye Straight Rye Whiskey
88 proof
4+ years (base whiskey) plus 6-12 months finishing
Rye
Southern Distilling Company
$40
95.5% rye and 51% rye (blended from two expressions) with corn and malted barley
Nose
Extremely floral and dill-forward with aromatic dill rice character; strong honey sweetness; candied fig and darker stone fruit notes; drinks older than its age with complex aromatic profile
Palate
Candied fruit and fruity candy notes dominating; cooked stone fruit; subtle peppery spice; accessible and smooth with pleasant sweetness from the bourbon barrel finish; excellent for cocktails and sipping alike
Finish
Mellowed finish with lingering sweetness and aromatic dill notes
Remarkable
An exceptionally well-crafted rye whiskey that blends high-rye and low-rye expressions with bourbon barrel finishing, delivering complex candied fruit and dill aromatics with surprising maturity and remarkable versatility at an accessible price point.
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