or lengthened with a splash of club soda over ice for a lighter warm-weather serve

Manhattan: The underlying dried fruit and oak character complements rye-forward cocktail templates

coating the palate with layered coastal intensity

this expression earned a Gold medal at the 1982 Monde Selection and another Gold at the 2012 World Spirits Competition — validation of a recipe that has remained a benchmark in dark rum for decades

For drinkers who find standard mid-shelf bourbons overly sweet or one-dimensional

Clyde May's Straight 4 Year Rye 750ML dark-rum or lengthened with a splashClyde May's Straight 4 Year Rye 750ML is a 94 proof straight rye whiskey aged four years in charred American oak barrels, bottled at 47% ABV. It earned Double Platinum at the 2023 Ascot Awards and a 92 point rating from the Ultimate Spirits Challenge in 2019, placing it among the more decorated ryes in its price tier. Quick Facts: ABV: 47% (94 Proof) Origin: Indiana Alabama, USA 4 Year Age Statement Distillery: MGP (Distilled), Conecuh Ridge (Proofed