Peerless Small Batch Rye

February 27, 2023 · #23

Bottle completed

CategoryBourbon
Country | RegionUnited States, Kentucky
DistilleryMaker’s Mark
Age statement4 years
Alcohol % | Proof56.7% | 113.4 pf
ReleaseOngoing
Mash billUndisclosed
Cask typeUndisclosed
Price point$90
Bottle statusCompleted
Peerless Small Batch Rye bottle reference image

Appearance / Color

Dark amber

Nose / Aroma / Smell

Pepper and grass with a hint of pumpkin pie.

Flavor / Taste / Palate

Cinnamon spice, candied corn and a touch of mint.

Finish

Full bodied with a surprising smoothness for Rye Whiskey.

Prohibition was certainly no easy time for any distilling company but none more so than Kentucky Peerless. Before Prohibition started they were making around 10,000 barrels a year of Whiskey and their investments into the local area had put them on track to become one of Kentucky’s biggest distilleries. By 1917, every drop was out of their barrels and the company ceased production until 2015. Since reopening, Peerless has stayed true to its roots. Ancestors of the founder Henry Kraver are fully involved in reviving the business and they are determined to stay true to a handcrafted style of creating premium Whiskeys. From grinding grain to aging, everything is done in-house at Peerless, ensuring that the quality the distillery prides itself on will not be lost Jul 25, 2022 Full bodied with a surprising smoothness for Rye Whiskey.

Peerless Small Batch Rye

February 27, 2023 GMWC : #23

Category: Bourbon

Country | Region: United States, Kentucky

Distillery: Maker’s Mark

Age statement: 4 years

Alcohol: 56.7% | Proof: 113.4

Release: Ongoing

Mash bill: Undisclosed

Cask type: Undisclosed

Price point: $90

Appearance / Color: Dark amber

Nose / Aroma / Smell: Pepper and grass with a hint of pumpkin pie.

Flavor / Taste / Palate: Cinnamon spice, candied corn and a touch of mint.

Finish: Full bodied with a surprising smoothness for Rye Whiskey.

Peerless Small Batch Rye

Prohibition was certainly no easy time for any distilling company but none more so than Kentucky Peerless. Before Prohibition started they were making around 10,000 barrels a year of Whiskey and their investments into the local area had put them on track to become one of Kentucky’s biggest distilleries. By 1917, every drop was out of their barrels and the company ceased production until 2015. Since reopening, Peerless has stayed true to its roots. Ancestors of the founder Henry Kraver are fully involved in reviving the business and they are determined to stay true to a handcrafted style of creating premium Whiskeys. From grinding grain to aging, everything is done in-house at Peerless, ensuring that the quality the distillery prides itself on will not be lost Jul 25, 2022 Full bodied with a surprising smoothness for Rye Whiskey.

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