{"product_id":"nnv1-kentucky-straight-rye-whiskey-100-proof-private-selection","title":"NNV1 Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey 100 Proof Private Selection","description":"The morning mist clings to the rolling hills of Sparta, Kentucky, where copper stills gleam in the amber light filtering through weathered warehouse windows. Here, the scent of charred oak mingles with the sharp, peppery promise of rye grain transforming into liquid gold.\n\nNNV1 Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is a 100-proof private selection that captures the bold character of Kentucky's rye tradition. Aged a minimum of four years in charred oak barrels, this straight rye whiskey delivers the assertive spice and complex depth that defines America's original whiskey style. Bottled by NNV1 Bottling in partnership with Sparta's own Neeley Family Distillery, it represents a careful selection from barrels that have weathered at least four Kentucky seasons, developing the rich complexity that only time and Tennessee limestone-filtered water can create.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black pepper, cinnamon bark, vanilla bean, honeyed grain, dried orange peel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rye spice, caramel corn, toasted oak, mint leaves, dark chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming finish with lingering peppercorn, oak tannins, and sweet grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Rye Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50.0% (100 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum 4 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeeley Family Distillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSparta, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottled By\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNNV1 Bottling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvening Sipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neat or with a splash of limestone water to open the spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Cocktails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elevates an Old Fashioned or Manhattan with bold rye character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHunting Lodge Gatherings:\u003c\/strong\u003e The perfect companion for stories around a crackling fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhiskey Education:\u003c\/strong\u003e An excellent introduction to the distinctive spice of Kentucky rye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does NNV1 Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNNV1 delivers the classic Kentucky rye profile with prominent black pepper and cinnamon spice balanced by caramel sweetness and vanilla oak. At 100 proof, it offers bold flavor without overwhelming heat, with a long, warming finish that showcases the grain's natural spice and the barrel's contribution of toasted oak and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink NNV1 Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rye shines neat or with just a few drops of water to open up its complex spice profile. Its 100-proof strength and bold character also make it excellent in classic cocktails like Old Fashioneds, Manhattans, or Sazeracs, where the rye spice can stand up to other ingredients while adding depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs NNV1 good for cocktails or better neat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNNV1's 100-proof strength and assertive rye character make it versatile for both neat sipping and cocktail mixing. The bold spice profile won't get lost in mixed drinks, while the four-year aging provides enough smoothness for contemplative sipping. It's particularly excellent in whiskey-forward cocktails that benefit from rye's distinctive peppery bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does NNV1 compare to other Kentucky rye whiskeys?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNNV1 represents the traditional Kentucky approach to rye whiskey, with a focus on balance between spice and sweetness rather than overwhelming heat. Compared to higher-rye mashbill whiskeys, it offers more approachable spice, while still delivering more complexity than wheated bourbons. Its private selection status means careful barrel curation for optimal flavor development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Neeley Family Distillery's rye whiskey special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeeley Family Distillery brings small-batch attention to traditional Kentucky rye production, using limestone-filtered water from the Sparta region and careful barrel selection. Their minimum four-year aging allows the rye grain's natural spice to develop complexity while oak influence adds vanilla and caramel notes that balance the peppery bite characteristic of quality rye whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nnv1 Bottling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43400006860874,"sku":"NKSRW100PPS","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/6095\/7258\/files\/front_83308573-eef1-4ef9-bd38-b280bc9e0ebc.jpg?v=1773334088","url":"https:\/\/theoldrickhouse.com\/products\/nnv1-kentucky-straight-rye-whiskey-100-proof-private-selection","provider":"The Old Rickhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}