High Wire Astor Barrel Abruzzi Rye Whiskey
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High Wire Astor Barrel Abruzzi Rye Whiskey

Item # 43042 750mL

Diligently upholding the promise in artisan distilling, High Wire uses local heirloom Abruzzi Rye grains, once the most prized and popular variety in the Carolinas during the colonial period, to make this special whiskey. The unique variety of rye brings a distinctive deep nutty and earthy character that matches seamlessly to the sweet and spicy flavors from the barrel. An exceptional and singular whiskey all around, bottled exclusively for us from a single barrel at a natural cask strength of 55.35% abv.

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ABV
55.35%
Country
USA
Region
Kentucky
Producer
High Wire
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Staff Pick Notes

What is Abruzzi rye? It’s an heirloom grain variety that has been used in the south for ages as a winter cover crop and livestock feed. It’s hardy, early maturing, and a favorite of grazing animals. As an occasional grazing animal, I wondered: what does this mean for me? Well, in the capable hands of Scott Blackwell, Culinary Institute of America trained baker and owner/distiller of High Wire, Abruzzi is used in all its glory to produce this exceptional single-barrel rye whiskey, that’s exclusive to Astor (and therefore you, if you’re reading this). It delivers, along with a touch of white corn and malted barley, a high-proof (55.35% ABV) yet incredibly sip-able spirit. Showing caramel, espresso, and cocoa up front, it finishes exceedingly long with leather, cigar wrapper, orange peel, allspice, and a whiff of campfire smoke.

- SG

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