Rare Character Whiskey is a purveyor of fine American whiskey, focused on unique selections tailored to each of our customers and partners. Through special relationships with top distillers across the country, Rare Character has exclusive access to expressions that have never been released to the public.

With ambitious plans for future projects including new brands, special collaborations, novel barrel finishes, and more, Rare Character aspires to breathe life into the American whiskey category. Our dedication to innovation and evolution is driven by profound love and respect for incredible bourbons and ryes.

“Old Mate” is the first set of single barrel selections outside of the USA, exclusively for the Australian market from the Rare Character Whiskey Company.

Age: 6 years 1 month
Proof: 116.6 / 58.3% ABV
Mash: 60 corn / 36 rye / 4 malt
Heavy toasted heads

Tasting notes: Brown sugar, cherry, spice – similar to a classic cherry soda fountain drink. Clove, liquorice, nutmeg, with a touch of citrus and tobacco on the finish. The heavy toast heads add to the richer spice and earthen notes. Spending time in all three environments, its quite a unique profile for this age and mashbill. While typically spice heavy and rye grain forward, the grain has aged out and more of the barrel influence comes forth.

“An extra fizzy cherry cola from a old school soda fountain.”