Rye Whiskey, (SB) Apple Brandy Cask

• Single cask, apple brandy cask finished rye whiskey produced by Starlight Distillery in Starlight, Indiana
• Barrel No. 22-2503-2 was selected by the Skurnik Spirits Team and bottled exclusively for Skurnik
• Blend of two mash bills: 80% rye, 20% malted barley and 90% rye, 10% malted barley
• Produced using estate-grown non-GMO rye; malted barley is locally sourced
• Closed-top, sweet mash fermented in stainless steel for seven days
• Twice distilled in a Vendome brass and copper pot still
• Primarily aged in new American oak and finished for 6–9 months in a refill, Starlight apple brandy cask; aged a minimum of 4.5 years in total
• Non-chill filtered; bottled at a cask strength of 56.9% ABV

“Apple brandy shines through on the nose, followed by dill, spearmint, and caramel. This whiskey is extremely floral and enticing…the nose draws you in and gets your mouth watering. On the palate, this is fall in a glass: candied apple, spearmint, vanilla, and baking spice. This whiskey is a perfect marriage of sweet and savory notes that are extremely bright and inviting. It reminds me of a Trocken-style Riesling with a little bit of age; a very refreshing rye that’s perfect for the winter season!” —James Pellingra, Whiskey Portfolio Manager, Skurnik Wines & Spirits