“This bourbon boasts a classic nose of vanilla bean, caramel, cinnamon, and oak, leading to a palate that is notably malty with heavy vanilla, hints of peanut butter brittle, and a consistent caramel sweetness. The finish is marked by a delightful blend of baking spices and lingers on the palate. Incredibly balanced and seemingly more mature than its age, this bourbon is perfect for those with a sweet tooth.” —James Pellingra, Skurnik Whiskey Portfolio Manager
- Single cask straight bourbon whiskey produced by Starlight Distillery in Starlight, Indiana
- Selected and bottled exclusively for Skurnik and Rochester, New York
- Barrel number 19-0061; barrel filled 3/14/19 and bottled 10/17/23
- Mash bill of 60% corn, 20% rye, and 20% malted barley
- Corn and rye are estate-grown and non-GMO; malted barley is locally sourced
- 7-day closed-top sweet mash fermentation in stainless steel
- Twice distilled in a Vendome brass and copper pot still
- Aged a minimum 4 years in a char level 2 barrel with toasted heads
- Non-chill filtered; bottled at a cask strength of 56.85% ABV
The Huber family's roots in distillation run deep, originating from their ancestors in Baden Baden, Germany. In 1843, Simon Huber embarked on a journey that would change the course of his family's history forever, as he left his homeland to seek new opportunities in the United States. Simon arrived in the rural community of Starlight, located in Southern Indiana just minutes from the Ohio River. At that time, the area was renowned as the Wine and Brandy Capital of the country.
As the largest fruit farm in Indiana, the Huber family desired to produce brandies from the fruit grown on their estate, continuing their ancestral legacy in distillation. It was a natural fit for the mission of Starlight Distillery, but it required a change in legislation. In 1998, the Huber family embarked on a legislative journey that led to the creation of the Farm Brandy Distillation permit in Indiana, allowing them and others in the state to produce brandies and ports. And with that, the name "Starlight Distillery" was born.
