Southern Star Bottled-in-Bond is a four-year-old straight rye whiskey from Southern Distilling Company in Statesville, North Carolina, bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV).
It meets the strict standards of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897: bottled at exactly 100 proof, aged at least four years, and produced by a single distiller in a single distilling season. The mash bill is 51% rye, 39% corn and 10% malted barley. Southern Distilling Company was founded in Statesville, once called the liquor capital of the world, in 2013.
It delivers the bold, spicy character rye is known for, balanced with earthy spice, caramel and dried fruit.
The star-emblazoned 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.
Bottled-in-bond rules guarantee a single season's spirit, at least four years old, at 100 proof.
A 51% rye mash gives a balanced profile with spice and corn sweetness.
North Carolina has a deep distilling history, and Statesville sits at its heart.
A splash of water opens up the caramel and dried fruit.
It makes a spicy, balanced Manhattan.
Its 100-proof strength stands up well in stirred cocktails.
It is a fine introduction to Southern craft rye.
Serve it in a rocks glass over a large cube.
Tasting Notes
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Character: Bold and spicy.
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Palate: Earthy spice, caramel, dried fruit.
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Strength: Bottled in bond, 100 proof.
Specifications
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Distillery: Southern Distilling Company, Statesville, North Carolina
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Style: Straight rye whiskey, bottled in bond
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Mash Bill: 51% rye, 39% corn, 10% malted barley
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Age: 4 years
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Proof / ABV: 100 proof (50% ABV)
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Region: North Carolina, USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or with a splash of water, or stir a Manhattan or Sazerac. It pairs with barbecue, spiced nuts or dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mash bill?
51% rye, 39% corn and 10% malted barley.
How old is it?
Four years.
Where is it made?
Statesville, North Carolina.
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