Peerless Small Batch Rye Whiskey
 
Straight Rye Whiskey | Louisville, Kentucky | Minimum 3 Years Aging | Sweet Mash Process | Non-Chill Filtered | Barrel-Strength Bottling (Proof Varies)
 
Process & Profile
 
Peerless Small Batch Rye Whiskey is crafted grain-to-bottle at Peerless Distilling Co. in Louisville, Kentucky. Using a rare sweet mash fermentation method rather than sour mash, Peerless preserves rich, layered flavors. Each batch is aged for a minimum of three years in new charred oak barrels before being bottled at barrel strength, without chill filtration, ensuring authenticity and depth.
 
Tasting Notes
 

 

 
Nose: Maple, brown sugar, vanilla, and hints of citrus
 
 

 
Palate: Balanced layers of buttery caramel, fruit, aromatic spice, and rye-driven depth
 
 

 
Finish: Smooth and lingering with gentle oak, spice, and light sweetness
 
 
 
What Makes It Special
 

 

 
Made with a sweet mash process, producing a creamier, more nuanced flavor profile
 
 

 
Non-chill filtered to preserve body and character
 
 

 
Bottled at barrel proof, allowing each batch to show natural strength and individuality
 
 

 
Revives the historic Peerless brand, continuing a Kentucky whiskey legacy
 
 

 
Recognized for its smooth balance of sweetness, spice, and oak
 
 
 
How to Enjoy
 
Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to unlock additional spice and fruit. It also works beautifully in classic rye cocktails like a Manhattan or Old Fashioned.
 
FAQ
 

 

 
How long is Peerless Small Batch Rye aged?
It is aged for a minimum of three years in new charred oak barrels.
 
 

 
What proof is Peerless Small Batch Rye bottled at?
It is bottled at barrel strength, so proof varies from batch to batch.
 
 

 
What fermentation method is used?
Peerless uses a sweet mash process, unusual in rye whiskey, for added richness and depth.
 
 

 
Is it chill-filtered?
No, it is non-chill filtered to maintain maximum flavor and mouthfeel.
 
 

 
What flavors define Peerless Small Batch Rye?
Maple, brown sugar, vanilla, fruit, spice, and gentle oak round out the profile.