Bare Knuckle Straight Rye Single Barrel Whiskey

Whiskey: Bare Knuckle Straight Rye Single Barrel

Made with 100% rye sourced from local Virginian farms, this has the classic rye notes of spice and pepper, balanced by subtle vanilla sweetness and toasty oak notes. Ideal in a classic whiskey cocktail such as a Manhattan or Old Fashioned.

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Size: 750ML

Proof: 120.2 (60.1% ABV)

Origin: United States

Distillery: KO Distilling

Bare Knuckle Straight Rye Whiskey Single Barrel Cask Strength is made with 100% rye, sourced from local Virginia farms. It is double-distilled, aged for at least 2 years in a single charred new American White Oak barrel, and bottled directly from the barrel, without dilution. This spirit can range from ~118 to ~125 proof, and produces a wonderful depth of flavor and heat.

Bare Knuckle Straight Rye Single Barrel Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: The nose brings forth a lot of grain and young oak. Corn leads the way with soft wheat, crisp apple, and a layer of young oak lingering behind.

Palate: With notes of vanilla and cinnamon, similar to a sweet roll.

Finish: It finishes with rye pepper, spiciness.

Distillery Information

Founded by long-time U.S. Merchant Marine Academy classmates Bill Karlson, K and John OMara, O, KO Distilling is a craft producer of clear unaged spirits, including three gins and a white whiskey, and aged small-batch whiskeys. Produced in Manassas, Virginia, at a state of the art distillery, KO spirits are currently available at retail outlets in Virginia, the District of Columbia, Maryland and Delaware, as well as package stores for the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Coast Guard.