Larrikin Bourbon Company - Larrikin Single Barrel Rye Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA NOSE: Bright baking spice and caramelized sugar. PALATE: Clean textured spice, caramel, with surprising brightness and minimal oiliness despite barrel proof. FINISH: Long spice warmth & slightly sweet oak, very balanced for a cask strength rye. AWARDS: IWSC Gold & ASCOT Double Platinum; 2025 Monterey International “Spirit of the Year” (98pts Platinum); 2025 Distiller’s Challenge “Brown Spirit of the Year” (98pts Platinum); 98/100 score from a respected independent reviewer (Rich Cook) NOTES: Larrikin Single Barrel Rye is both critically acclaimed and enthusiast approved—a high wheat, barrel proof rye that marries bright spice, caramel sweetness, and a remarkably clean delivery. If you want a trophy winning rye with personality and versatility (neat or in cocktails), this is a top pick.