Tim Smith Southern Reserve Rye is a wood-fired rye whiskey from moonshiner Tim Smith, distilled and bottled by Two Trees Distilling in Fletcher, North Carolina, at 90 proof (45% ABV).
Tim Smith is best known from Discovery Channel's Moonshiners, and his Southern Reserve line brings his Appalachian distilling know-how to aged whiskey. It is made in partnership with Two Trees Distilling, a collaboration that has been extended through 2038.
The Southern Reserve whiskeys are based on Tim Smith's double rye recipe, perfected with Two Trees, and they are finished with the distillery's proprietary wood-aging technology. The label calls it wood-fired, and Tim's portrait in overalls sits front and center on the dark, vintage-style label.
Smoky yet mellow, it offers rye spice and toasted oak on the nose, a palate of caramel, pepper and light smoke, and a warm, spicy finish.
Tim Smith Southern Reserve Rye is a bold sipper and a lively cocktail rye. Pour it neat or over a large ice cube with a twist of orange to bring out the spice, or stir a Manhattan with sweet vermouth and bitters. It makes a smoky Old Fashioned, a Whiskey Sour with fresh lemon, or a simple highball with ginger ale. On a cold night, try it in a hot toddy with honey and lemon. Pair it with barbecue ribs, smoked sausage, pimento cheese, cornbread or pecan pie. For fans of Moonshiners and anyone who loves Appalachian spirits, the bottle makes a fun and fitting gift, and a great conversation starter at the home bar.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Rye spice, toasted oak.
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Palate: Caramel, pepper, light smoke.
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Finish: Warm and spicy.
Specifications
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Producer: Two Trees Distilling, Fletcher, North Carolina
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Recipe: Tim Smith's double rye recipe
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Process: Wood-fired, proprietary wood-aging technology
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Style: Rye whiskey
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Proof / ABV: 90 proof (45% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it over a large cube, or stir a Manhattan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tim Smith?
A moonshiner known from Discovery Channel's Moonshiners.
Where is it made?
At Two Trees Distilling in Fletcher, North Carolina.
How strong is it?
90 proof (45% ABV).
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