Stellum Serpens Single Barrel Rye

Thanks Ryan! R/bourbon single barrel rye. Nose has lots of rye, French oak, and vanilla extract. Some herbal spiciness there as well. Flavor is beautifully smooth with licorice candy notes, lots of rye, and a hint of horehound. Damn that's a beautiful whisky.

F9 116.86 proof 58.49% Aroma-rye and honey are the first things I’m picking up. There’s a tropical fruit here, and some citrus as well, just can’t quite pin point which fruit. The baking spices rounds on the nose with a nice cinnamon. Much different profile from the previous bottle that I had. Taste - Wow this one is screaming hot. All heat on that first sip. Second sip and the alcohol is still very much present but I’m picking up tons of rye spice now, mint, bubblegum. There’s a lot going on here but I’m struggling to find exactly what I’m tasting to be honest. There’s a massive rush of flavors all at once and the alcohol and rye dominates the finish. Overall- once again, this one is extremely bold.. and extremely hot. Not something that most would enjoy neat but personally, I enjoy it. update * After a few weeks, I came back to the bottle. The heat has dramatically decreased and the rye spice really dominates the palate along with some sweet notes of brown sugar and pie-like crust with fall baking spices. Crazy just how much this has changed after being opened in just a few weeks. Much more approachable.

Picked up Binnys store pick for $60. Small Step up from Michters rye. But for the money, would stick w Michters which runs $50.

Westford Wine & Spirits, MA