To fully appreciate Peerless' Straight Rye Whiskey, one needs to understand its history. It was once the second-largest distillery in the state of Kentucky but failed to survive Prohibition. The brand was resurrected by descendants of the original master distiller Henry Kraver, with the Straight Rye being their first release. It's crafted using a unique distilling process that begins with a sweet mash, starting with fresh water and grain in each batch. To maintain its flavors, it's never chill-filtered and is bottled at barrel strength. This gives it a remarkably smooth character for such a complex whiskey, with a well-balanced flavor incorporating maple, brown sugar, and light citrus sweetness with a burn-free, oak-forward finish.