Nashville Barrel Co. Small-Batch ‘Duet,’ 4+8 Year Rye Gifts

Nashville Barrel Co. Small-Batch ‘Duet,’ 4+8 Year Rye GiftsA blend of two specially selected Indiana rye whiskies of four and eight years of age, from 95% rye and 5% malted barley mash. A fruity rye with hints of earthiness: vanilla, oak, leather, and white peppercorn.

and black pepper

an already rare variety

punctuated by a light trace of oak and a floral note

wild apple

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Upstate was founded by Kalen Kaminski and is currently based in Chinatown

and browned grains—medium-weight on the palate but not nearly as piquant or grassy as other rye whiskies out there

star anise

notes of raw corn

its dish shape also makes a convenient ice scoop in a pinch

Notes of orange peel

clocking in at 118 proof - good for cocktail making