Absinthe Barrel Finished Rye
Rye Whiskey · Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. · Louisville, KY
Absinthe Barrel Finished Rye is a rye whiskey from Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. in Louisville, KY. It is bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) with no age statement. Suggested retail is about $134.
Tasting notes
Collaboration with Copper & Kings. Peerless Rye finished in American Alembic Absinthe barrels — two full barrel extractions. Prominent anise and botanicals weave through caramel, baking spice, and citrus; the finish is anise, menthol, and black licorice with a moderate burn.
How it compares
- At $134, it costs 2.1 times the median rye whiskey in the catalog ($65).