{"product_id":"southern-star-the-standard-high-rye-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Southern Star The Standard High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eSouthern Star The Standard is a high-rye straight bourbon from Southern Distilling Company in Statesville, North Carolina, made from 60% corn, 36% rye and 4% malted barley and bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSouthern Distilling sits in Statesville, a town known before Prohibition as a liquor capital in the 1880s, and the distillery is a strong supporter of its local farming community. The Standard is the flagship of its Southern Star line, aged at least two years in new American oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt pours a rich amber. The nose is fragrant and aromatic, with caramel, vanilla, cotton candy and a hint of leather. The palate brings a warm balance of rye spice, wood and fruit with a creamy mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA well-built everyday bourbon from one of North Carolina's leading distilleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStraight bourbon must age at least two years in new charred oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA high-rye mash bill brings extra pepper and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA splash of water opens up the vanilla and fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt pairs with barbecue, smoked meats and pecan pie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it in a Glencairn glass to gather the aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a good pick for a North Carolina whiskey tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is priced for everyday sipping and mixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla, cotton candy, leather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rye spice, wood, fruit, creamy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm rye spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern Distilling Company, Statesville, NC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-rye straight bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e At least two years in new American oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 proof (45% ABV)\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\u003eEnjoy it neat or on a big cube. The rye spice makes it a natural for an Old Fashioned or a Whiskey Sour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the mash bill?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e60% corn, 36% rye and 4% malted barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt Southern Distilling Company in Statesville, North Carolina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it taste?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaramel, vanilla, cotton candy and leather, then rye spice, wood and fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Distilling Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023593369909,"sku":"VWS200429119","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-26133.webp?v=1793662683","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/southern-star-the-standard-high-rye-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}