Starlight Distillery – Old Rickhouse Rye Borden, Indiana, USA Nose: Punchy rye aroma with hints of fennel and cherry cola. Palate: Deliberate delivery of rye spice, light anise, and fresh oak, complemented by a thick mouthfeel. Finish: Medium length with tapering rye spice, allspice, and fleeting caramel notes. Awards: Double Gold Medal with a score of 97 points at the 2024 competition. Notes: Starlight Distillery's Old Rickhouse Rye Whiskey is a meticulously crafted spirit, produced through sweet mash fermentation and distilled in copper pot stills. This straight rye whiskey is aged in new American oak barrels for a minimum of four years and bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV).