Stellum Lyra Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey
Stellum · Barrell Craft Spirits (sourced blend)
Stellum's single barrel program lets the cask do the talking, and this bottling delivers a bourbon where every sip reflects the depth of its barrel interaction. The high proof carries tremendous flavor density without bitterness. A serious sipper that rewards patience.
Nose
Immediate wave of charred oak and butterscotch, followed by ripe cherry and a faint tobacco note. With time, brown spices and vanilla emerge from behind the proof.
Palate
Thick and mouth-coating with layers of caramel, dark cocoa, and leather. Midpalate shows corn sweetness balanced by dry oak tannins and a peppery rye bite.
Finish
Long and warming, with lingering charred oak, pecan, and a dry maple note that slowly fades.
- Mash Bill
- Undisclosed (high corn with rye)
- Barrel Type
- New charred American oak
- Bottled in Bond
- No
- Single Barrel
- Yes
- Wheated
- No
Cocktail Suggestion
Charred Manhattan — 2 oz Stellum Lyra · 1 oz Carpano Antica Formula · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · Stir over ice, strain into coupe, garnish with brandied cherry.
Food Pairing
The bourbon's charred oak and cocoa notes mirror the coffee rub's roasted bitterness, while the caramel sweetness cuts through the brisket's fatty richness.
Blended and bottled by Barrell Craft Spirits in Louisville, Stellum Lyra is a single-barrel cask-strength bourbon selected from distilleries across Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee to showcase the singular character of individual barrels.
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