Stellum Serpens Single Barrel Rye

Unknown pick origin 58.12% abv; 116.24 proof Received 2 oz sample from a friend Nose - Pine needles, mint, eucalyptus, butterscotch, honeysuckle, clove, light oak, and strong ethanol. Palate - Spiced orange, delicate honeysuckle and flowers, white sugar, sweet cereal grain, clove, allspice, pine sap, and mint. Finish is medium-long with cloying, oily rye bread, toffee, hot cinnamon mint, pine, and medium ethanol. This pick is significantly better than the standard Stellum Rye. The standard version is mediocre for the money, there are tons of ryes in that price range that are better. The original is all spice and heat without complexity or sweetness. This has more baking spice and floral sweet notes. If you can find a store pick, I say go for it.

France 44 pick. $54 for 56% and bomb flavor profile.

Nose: maple syrup and caramel, mint toothpaste Palate: wheat bread with a touch of jelly, minty on the back end Finish: spicy and long Overall: good rec from a store in Indy

Really lovely. Vanilla, spearmint, cotton candy. Finish is fantastic. Very herbaceous. Man, I love this

Store pick. 117.74 proof. Serpens Nose- quite floral, perfume, vanilla extract, citrus Taste- creamy orange vanilla, apricot, Sprite citrus, rye spice, Graham cracker crust Finish- thinner mouthfeel. Loads of spice, vanilla and aniseed Easy sipper with loads of citrus notes. Perfect summer rye.