Stellum Collection // Rye + Bourbon // 750 ml Each

Stellum Bourbon finds its flavor in the tension of three Indiana Bourbon mash bills— two of which are high-rye, with the third being almost exclusively corn. Older barrels from both Kentucky and Tennessee are folded in slowly through a multi-step blending process. This brings added layers of depth and complexity to round out a uniquely Stellum flavor profile.

Amber gold in color, this straight bourbon features aromas of intense clove and allspice that immediately jump out of the glass, supported by creamy macadamia nuts and light tobacco. As the whiskey opens up, sweet notes of honeysuckle, green apple, and nectarine begin to show, rounded off by toasted rye and oak.

The tip of your tongue is met with a hint of vanilla, marshmallow, and cotton candy. The whiskey quickly transforms as it spreads across your tongue, revealing spicy notes of black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon baked apples. The spice is supported by tart underripe blackberry and apricot that contrasts perfectly against the initial sweetness. The spiciness of the palate carries over into the finish with candied ginger and more black pepper before slowly fading into a syrupy sweet honey.

With the addition of water, the strong pepper notes are more subdued, allowing for sweet cinnamon streusel and stewed apples to come to the forefront of the palate.

The identity of Stellum Rye is rooted in a tried and true 95% Rye Indiana mash bill. To enhance this classic style, they incorporate small amounts of more barley-forward rye and choice barrels from both Kentucky and Tennessee. This brings a full, round mouthfeel and flashes of buttery sweetness to an otherwise spicy and tightly focused Rye Whiskey.

This deep copper rye whiskey is initially dominated by stewed apples, peaches, and pears on the nose, along with an undertone of baking spices. Nutmeg and clove provide a counterbalance to the sweet fruits, while a light mint and licorice note bring further depth to the aroma.

Aniseed, cardamom, and coriander wake up your palate with an intense spice punch. Notes of lemon peel and tangerine coming from the rye grain provide a nice citrus component to the overall spiciness. As the whiskey breathes in the glass, fresh green apples and spearmint arise, which offers just enough of a sweet component to engage all your taste buds. Star anise, white pepper, and mint linger on the palate before fading into a honey-sweetened jasmine green tea.

With the addition of water, the citrus notes on the palate become more pronounced with candied lemon and orange peels, all supported by a mint simple syrup like you would find in a derby julep.