Day 23
Peerless Straight Rye
"Nora's Rye'd or die" selected by Total Wines
Style: Single Barrel of Kentucky Straight Rye
Mashbills: Undislosed (At least 51% Rye, Corn and Malted Barley)
Aged: 6+ years
Proof: 112.7
Cost: $124.99
Why I chose it: The first distillery I visited in Kentucky was Peerless in the fall of 2018. It was just 3 years after they had restored their downtown distillery and their bourbon had not yet aged enough to try. I got to sample some of the rye though and it was very promising (even winning awards at that young age). I appreciate the fact that they never water it down, their beautiful bottles, and the fact that these bottles rarely miss. Is the single barrel version worth the ~$35 premium over their (likely) younger but cask-strength small batch? I guess it depends on the bottle, but the small batch (~$89 MSP but often higher) is a good value and not one to sleep on either (especially if you can find it competitively priced). While I enjoy their bourbons, I think Peerless Rye is their product that demands a premium price and is worth having on your shelf (or in your advent calendar!).
Distiller's page: https://kentuckypeerless.com/whiskey/kentucky-peerless-rye/peerless-rye-single-barrel/
