Peerless Small Batch Kentucky Straight Rye (55.8%)

Peerless Small Batch Kentucky Straight Rye is a Kentucky rye made by a sweet mash process. It is bottled at barrel proof, 111.6 proof (55.8% ABV), without chill filtering or dilution, which gives it a thick, viscous mouthfeel. Peppery rye spice sits alongside sweet fruit and toasted oak. The nose offers sweet roasted nuts, citrus zest and heavy toasted oak. The palate is thick, syrupy and full-bodied, with spicy rye and black pepper balanced by caramel, dark chocolate and candied fruit. The finish is long and warming, with sweet oak and baking spice.