{"product_id":"kentucky-peerless-straight-rye-whiskey-barrel-proof-750ml","title":"Kentucky Peerless Straight Rye Whiskey Barrel Proof 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKentucky Peerless Straight Rye is a sweet mash Kentucky straight rye bottled at barrel proof, 107.6 proof (53.8% ABV), never chill filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKentucky Peerless crafts every drop using strictly sweet mash, starting with fresh water and grain in each batch rather than reusing spent mash, a careful process behind its smooth character. The whiskey is never chill filtered, leaving all its flavours intact, and is bottled at barrel proof, so you can add water to your liking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull-bodied and well balanced, it is bolstered by sweet tones of maple, brown sugar and light citrus, finishing with a hint of oak and no burn: a palatable sipping rye to savour with friends and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA barrel-proof Kentucky rye, it makes a fine gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat, adding water to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKentucky straight rye must be made in Kentucky from a mash of at least 51% rye, aged at least two years in new charred oak and bottled with nothing added but water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost Kentucky whiskey is made with sour mash, adding some spent mash from a previous batch to each new one; sweet mash skips that step, which takes more care but can give a cleaner, fruitier spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKentucky Peerless was revived by descendants of the family behind the original pre-Prohibition Peerless distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNon-chill filtered whiskey keeps the natural oils that chill filtration removes, giving a fuller texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt barrel proof, a few drops of water open up the maple and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple and brown sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light citrus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A hint of oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, sweet mash, barrel proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 107.6 proof (53.8% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Louisville, Kentucky, United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or with water to taste. It pairs with maple desserts, charcuterie or a cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is sweet mash?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach batch starts with fresh water and grain, with no spent mash added.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it chill filtered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBarrel proof, 107.6.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye\"\u003eRye collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kentucky Peerless","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023433429301,"sku":"VWS_200420387","price":76.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-13701.webp?v=1793656119","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/kentucky-peerless-straight-rye-whiskey-barrel-proof-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}