Sextro Rye Black Label is a small-batch, single-barrel-aged rye whiskey from Minnesota, made in pot stills and aged in small American oak barrels, bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).
Sextro makes its small-batch rye spirits the same way Grandma Lorine Sextro used to make them. The rye is distilled in 26-gallon pot stills and aged in newly charred 15-gallon barrels of Minnesotan American white oak. The Black Label is the single-barrel-aged expression of the Sextro range.
It has a rich caramel appearance and a sweet aroma with fruit notes. The taste is fruit-heavy with vanilla and caramel, and the finish lingers with earthy tones and notes of root vegetables.
The vintage black label makes it a characterful gift for rye lovers.
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.
Pot stills produce a richer, fuller spirit than column stills.
Newly charred oak adds caramel and vanilla.
A splash of water opens up the fruit notes.
It makes a smooth, fruity Old Fashioned.
Serve it neat in a rocks glass to enjoy the aroma.
Pair a pour with roasted root vegetables to echo its earthy finish.
It is a great gift for anyone from the Upper Midwest.
Small-batch ryes like this showcase craft distilling at its most personal.
Its black label stands out on any shelf.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Sweet, fruity.
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Taste: Fruit-heavy, vanilla, caramel.
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Finish: Lingering earthy tones, root vegetables.
Specifications
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Brand: Sextro
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Style: Small-batch rye, single barrel aged
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Stills: 26-gallon pot stills
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Barrels: 15-gallon newly charred Minnesotan American white oak
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Region: Minnesota, USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or on the rocks, or stir a Sazerac or Manhattan. It pairs with roasted root vegetables, pork chops or caramel desserts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who inspired Sextro?
Grandma Lorine Sextro, whose methods the distillery follows.
How is it aged?
In 15-gallon newly charred Minnesotan American oak barrels.
How does it taste?
Fruit-heavy with vanilla and caramel, and an earthy finish.
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