{"product_id":"old-forester-single-barrel-barrel-strength-kentucky-straight-rye-whiskey-store-pick-750ml","title":"Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Store Pick, 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength Rye is a Kentucky straight rye drawn from one hand-selected barrel and bottled unfiltered at full barrel strength. This barrel was chosen as a private store pick and is bottled at 63.75% ABV, or 127.5 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld Forester, founded in 1870 and the longest continuously produced bourbon brand in America, makes its rye from a mash bill of 65% rye, 20% malted barley and 15% corn. The single barrel, barrel strength rye is bottled between 120 and 135 proof depending on the barrel, so every pick is a little different.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe house notes describe a dessert-forward nose of vanilla, lemon custard, caramel and brown sugar. The palate brings orchard fruit, cinnamon, dill and hazelnut, and the finish is spicy, with black pepper, anise and mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe classic Old Forester single barrel bottle with its green label is a fine gift for rye lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt barrel strength, add water a few drops at a time to open up the fruit and spice.\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\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla, lemon custard, caramel and brown sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orchard fruit, cinnamon, dill and hazelnut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spicy, with black pepper, anise and mint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Forester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, single barrel, barrel strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Private store pick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 127.5 proof (63.75% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e New charred American oak, single barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Louisville, Kentucky\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\u003eServe it neat with water on the side, or in a bold Manhattan. It pairs with dark chocolate, rye bread or a cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the mash bill?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e65% rye, 20% malted barley and 15% corn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs every bottle the same?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Each single barrel has its own proof and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis barrel is bottled at 127.5 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rye\"\u003eRye collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Forester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023251501365,"sku":"VWS200431223","price":161.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-7077.webp?v=1793652995","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/old-forester-single-barrel-barrel-strength-kentucky-straight-rye-whiskey-store-pick-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}