{"product_id":"rare-character-hurst-knoll-7-year-rye-whiskey","title":"Rare Character “Hurst Knoll” 7 Year Rye Whiskey","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"825\" data-start=\"278\"\u003eRare Character \u003cstrong data-end=\"339\" data-start=\"293\"\u003eHurst Knoll 7 Year Rye Whiskey (101 Proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a purpose-built rye designed to excel in cocktails without sacrificing depth or character on its own. Crafted from high-rye Kentucky barrels—some older than the stated age—it delivers bold spice, balanced sweetness, and the structure needed to stand up to classic and modern cocktail ingredients. At \u003cstrong data-end=\"656\" data-start=\"643\"\u003e101 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, it hits the sweet spot: flavorful enough to shine through modifiers, yet smooth enough to remain approachable. This is a rye engineered not just to sip—but to perform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"830\" data-start=\"827\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"859\" data-start=\"832\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"859\" data-start=\"832\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1029\" data-start=\"861\"\u003eHurst Knoll represents a more intentional, blend-driven approach from Rare Character—focused on creating a rye whiskey that thrives in real-world cocktail applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1352\" data-start=\"1031\"\u003eThe whiskey is composed of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1100\" data-start=\"1058\"\u003esourced high-rye barrels from Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e, with components including barrels \u003cstrong data-end=\"1175\" data-start=\"1136\"\u003eolder than the 7-year age statement\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding additional depth and maturity to the blend. Rather than being a single-barrel release, it is carefully constructed to achieve \u003cstrong data-end=\"1351\" data-start=\"1310\"\u003econsistency, balance, and versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1565\" data-start=\"1354\"\u003eWhat sets Hurst Knoll apart is how it was developed. Rare Character’s founder \u003cstrong data-end=\"1446\" data-start=\"1432\"\u003ePablo Moix\u003c\/strong\u003e actively tested the whiskey across a wide range of cocktail formats, benchmarking it against common modifiers such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1660\" data-start=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1586\" data-start=\"1567\" data-section-id=\"1wkcqvw\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1584\" data-start=\"1569\"\u003eBénédictine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1618\" data-start=\"1587\" data-section-id=\"1p302f9\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1616\" data-start=\"1589\"\u003eSweet and dry vermouths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1634\" data-start=\"1619\" data-section-id=\"fd8mdp\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1632\" data-start=\"1621\"\u003eCampari\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1660\" data-start=\"1635\" data-section-id=\"1ezk6me\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1658\" data-start=\"1637\"\u003eEspresso liqueurs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1778\" data-start=\"1662\"\u003eThe goal was to create a rye that could maintain its identity across both spirit-forward and modern cocktail builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1968\" data-start=\"1780\"\u003eAs Moix notes, the whiskey performs across a wide range of applications—from a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1874\" data-start=\"1859\"\u003eVieux Carré\u003c\/strong\u003e to an \u003cstrong data-end=\"1903\" data-start=\"1881\"\u003eEspresso Manhattan\u003c\/strong\u003e to citrus-driven highballs—where it consistently \u003cstrong data-end=\"1966\" data-start=\"1953\"\u003e“shines.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2109\" data-start=\"1970\"\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong data-end=\"2006\" data-start=\"1981\"\u003e101 proof (50.5% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the whiskey is dialed in to provide enough backbone for mixing while remaining smooth and integrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2114\" data-start=\"2111\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2135\" data-start=\"2116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2135\" data-start=\"2116\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2204\" data-start=\"2137\"\u003eThere are no widely published professional critic scores available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2209\" data-start=\"2206\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2230\" data-start=\"2211\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2230\" data-start=\"2211\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2300\" data-start=\"2232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2240\" data-start=\"2232\"\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2243\" data-start=\"2240\"\u003eCaramel, orange peel, baking spice, and herbal rye notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2419\" data-start=\"2302\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2312\" data-start=\"2302\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr 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