Peerless Toasted Rye is a premium, barrel finished expression from Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co., one of Louisville's most acclaimed craft distilleries and a revival of the historic Peerless brand once run by founder Corky Taylor's great grandfather, Henry Kraver. Built on Peerless's renowned sweet mash Kentucky straight rye, this Toasted release takes the distillery's craft to another level through a two stage maturation. The whiskey is first aged in standard char level three barrels to develop its signature notes of caramel, brown sugar, and toffee, then finished in custom toasted barrels, gently toasted rather than charred, to draw out layers of honey, vanilla, toasted spice, and chocolate without the harsher tannins of a heavy char. The result is an elevated, beautifully balanced rye with remarkable depth and a velvety texture. True to the Peerless philosophy, every drop is honestly crafted and never sourced, made with strictly sweet mash fermentation using fresh water and grain in every batch, bottled at barrel proof with no water added, and never chill filtered, preserving the full body and craft flavor. This bottling is Batch 50, presented at 107 proof. Expect a rich, inviting nose of buttered French toast, warm caramel, salted taffy, and toasted marshmallow, a layered palate of cinnamon sugar, toasted orange peel, dried fruit, clove, and vanilla cream, and a long, warming, gently sweet finish with toasted oak. Produced in very limited quantities and prized by enthusiasts, Peerless Toasted Rye is a standout pour for the serious whiskey collector. Enjoy it neat, or add a few drops of water to unlock its hidden fruit and honey notes.
ABV / Proof
| Distillery |
Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co., Louisville, Kentucky |
| Category |
Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey (toasted barrel finished) |
| Expression |
Peerless Toasted Rye, Batch 50 |
| Process |
Sweet mash; aged in char level 3 barrels, finished in toasted barrels; non chill filtered; bottled at barrel proof, no water added |
| Age |
No Age Statement |
| ABV |
53.50% |
| Proof |
107.0 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep reddish amber.
Nose: Buttered French toast, warm caramel, salted taffy, and toasted marshmallow.
Palate: Layered and rich, with cinnamon sugar, toasted orange peel, dried fruit, clove, and vanilla cream.
Finish: Long, warming, and gently sweet, with toasted oak and baking spice.
FAQ
What makes Peerless Toasted Rye special? It is the distillery's sweet mash straight rye given a second maturation in custom toasted barrels, adding honey, vanilla, toasted spice, and chocolate for an elevated, balanced profile.
What is the difference from regular Peerless Rye? Standard Peerless Rye is barrel proof sweet mash rye. The Toasted version adds a finishing period in toasted barrels for extra layers of warmth, spice, and toasty depth.
What proof is it? Peerless bottles at barrel proof with no water added, so proof varies by batch. This is Batch 50 at 107 proof, or 53.50 percent ABV.
Is it chill filtered? No. Like all Peerless whiskey, it is non chill filtered and made with strictly sweet mash fermentation.
Is it a bourbon? No. It is a Kentucky straight rye whiskey with a toasted barrel finish.
Where can I buy Peerless Toasted Rye online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
