Still Austin Cask Strength, 58%

Still Austin’s 2 year old rye comes screaming out of the glass with a nose full of black pepper, dried herbs, and cracked leather. On the palate it’s even louder, delivering sweet tea, mint-chocolate chip ice cream, and dusty oak, all supported by French toast and macerated berries. Despite the rye’s high proof and intense aromas and flavors, the heat is kept in check, finishing slowly with vanilla, bitter oak, and baking chocolate.