Rare Character Single Barrel Barrel Strength Toasted Rye TST-R51-6

Rare Character Single Barrel Barrel Strength Toasted Rye TST-R51-6

I went to Rare Character looking for a Michter’s Killer. If you’ve been in Bourbon you know that Barrel Strength Rye from Michter’s it’s hard(er) to find and fantastic.

Michter’s uses a “barely legal” rye mash bill and that’s what I was after

I honestly was not knocked over with a feather by the SRY. The SRY should have been what I was after using what MGP calls their 51% Rye Mashbill ; 51%Rye – 45% corn – 4% Malted Barley. Honestly I just felt these were a little young for a $110 bottle.

I asked if they had a toasted counterpart? Rare Character brought out a handful and we sipped through. I found this absolutely perfect. Everything I was looking for and what a great alternative to a Michter’s Barrel strength Toasted Rye!!

The Label – In the Rare Character Fan circles Michael Cary Arellano, became well know as an easily identifiable guy after all the Rare Characters. He’s a hug animal/dog fan but I think a turtle 🐢 is his spirit animal. He asked me when I’m going to do a Turtle Label? I told him the next one I’ll do it for him

Context – I’ve known Michael since he was in High School. I’d say he’s close to our family. Has done multiple photo projects for our business, engagements, wedding, we have his art all over out house….you name it. You can check out his work here Michael Cary Photography 

That’s an actual photos of Michael jumping for joy to have his Turtle Label