Clyde May's Original Alabama Style Whiskey is bottled by Conecuh Ridge Distillery at 42.5% ABV (85 proof) in a 375ml bottle.
It follows the legendary recipe of Clyde May, the celebrated Conecuh County, Alabama, moonshiner.
What makes it 'Alabama Style' is the finishing process: oven-dried apples are added to the barrels, giving a profile distinct from standard bourbon.
Remarkably smooth and fruit-forward, it shows caramel, dried orchard fruit and green apple, with black pepper, anise, cinnamon and toasted oak.
It tastes like apple pie in a glass, and the half-size bottle is perfect for trying it or for gifting. Clyde May's whiskey is named in honour of a Southern legend, and the apple finish makes it an especially welcoming pour for those new to whiskey as well as seasoned bourbon fans looking for something different.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Caramel, dried orchard fruit and green apple.
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Palate: Black pepper, anise and toasted oak.
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Finish: Warm, with cinnamon and apple.
Specifications
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Brand: Clyde May's (Conecuh Ridge Distillery)
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Style: Alabama-style whiskey, apple finished
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ABV: 42.5% (85 proof)
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Origin: United States
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Size: 375ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip Clyde May's neat or over a single large ice cube to enjoy its apple and spice. It makes a superb Old Fashioned with an apple-slice garnish, a whiskey sour with a dash of cinnamon syrup, and a warming hot toddy with honey. Mix it with ginger ale or apple cider over ice for an easy highball. For a gathering, warm a pot of spiced apple cider and let guests add a splash. Pair it with barbecue, pork chops, sharp cheddar and apple pie. For a gathering, chill the bottle and set out glasses, ice and garnishes so guests can serve themselves. A bottle also makes a thoughtful host gift for a dinner party or the holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alabama Style?
Whiskey finished with oven-dried apples in the barrel.
Who was Clyde May?
A celebrated moonshiner from Conecuh County, Alabama.
How strong is it?
It is bottled at 42.5% ABV, or 85 proof.
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