Belfour Rye is a 94-proof (47% ABV) American rye whiskey from Southern Distilling Company in Statesville, North Carolina, made with a distinctive sweet mash fermentation and aged a minimum of 18 months in new charred American oak.
A nostalgic rye, it honours the traditional profile of a Northeast American mash bill, here 70% rye, 20% corn and 10% malted barley. Rather than the sour mash method used by most American whiskey makers, Belfour starts each fermentation fresh.
A brown sugar aroma is followed by roasted nuts and an intricate finish of toffee with a docile heat. Smooth enough even for bourbon enthusiasts, it was awarded 96 points by The Tasting Panel and a Gold Medal at the New York International Spirits Competition.
Presented in its distinctive textured bottle, it makes a fine gift for rye lovers.
Enjoy it neat, on the rocks or in a Manhattan.
American rye whiskey is made from a mash of at least 51% rye and aged in new charred oak, giving it a spicier, drier character than bourbon, with notes of pepper, herbs and baking spice.
Rye whiskey is made from a mash of at least 51% rye, which gives it a spicy, herbal character; at 70% rye, this one leans firmly into that style.
New charred oak barrels give the whiskey its colour along with vanilla and caramel sweetness.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Brown sugar.
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Palate: Roasted nuts.
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Finish: Toffee with a docile heat.
Specifications
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Producer: Southern Distilling Company (Belfour Spirits)
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Style: Rye Whiskey, sweet mash
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Mash Bill: 70% rye, 20% corn, 10% malted barley
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Age: Minimum 18 months
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Proof / ABV: 94 proof (47% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: New charred American oak
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Region: Statesville, North Carolina, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Enjoy it neat, on the rocks or in a Manhattan. It pairs with roasted nuts, toffee or barbecue.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is sweet mash?
Each fermentation starts fresh rather than reusing part of a previous one.
What is the mash bill?
70% rye, 20% corn and 10% malted barley.
Where is it made?
In Statesville, North Carolina.
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