Palmer's Stretch is a four-year-old rye whiskey from Burnt Church Distillery in Bluffton, South Carolina, made from a balanced rye-forward mash of rye, wheat and barley and bottled at 97 proof (48.5% ABV).
Before it was Burnt Church Road, the road in the heart of Old Town Bluffton was known as Palmer's Stretch, named for George Bell Palmer, a Black businessman. On that road, the infamous Lowcountry personality Harry Cram threw community-wide horse races each Thanksgiving, with thoroughbreds flying through the dirt. The whiskey pays homage to the road, the town and its people, celebrating stories of resilience and joy that shaped the Lowcountry.
Burnt Church's signature whiskeys use local grains from Palmetto Malt or Marsh Hen Mill, both in South Carolina. Bold in spirit yet smooth in character, Palmer's Stretch delivers bold spice balanced by smooth refinement, and captures the energy, history and grit of the Lowcountry in every pour.
The ornate red and black label makes it a handsome gift.
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 was America's original whiskey style, and its peppery spice is the backbone of classic cocktails like the Manhattan and the Sazerac.
Bluffton sits on the May River in the South Carolina Lowcountry, between Hilton Head Island and Savannah.
Four years in the barrel gives a rye time to round its spice with vanilla and caramel from the oak.
At 97 proof, it carries enough strength to stand up in a stirred cocktail while still sipping smoothly neat.
Specifications
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Producer: Burnt Church Distillery, Bluffton, South Carolina
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Style: Rye whiskey
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Grains: Rye, wheat, barley
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Age: 4 years
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Proof / ABV: 97 proof (48.5% ABV)
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Region: South Carolina, USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a splash of water, or stir it into a Manhattan or Sazerac. It pairs with Lowcountry boil, smoked pork or dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Palmer?
George Bell Palmer, a Black businessman for whom Bluffton's old horse-racing road was named.
How old is it?
Four years.
What grains are used?
Rye, wheat and barley, from South Carolina.
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