Rare Character Presents December Flights Straight Whiskey

Rare Character Presents December Flights is a bold Kentucky straight bourbon featuring a high-rye mash bill that delivers pronounced spice alongside rich, mature oak character. Dark brown sugar, burnt orange peel, and dried berries create a deep aromatic profile, complemented by toasted oak and creamy vanilla. Black pepper and warming baking spices add structure, balancing the bourbon’s caramelized sweetness with a drier, wood-forward character. Bottled at high strength, it offers a concentrated and expressive tasting experience.

Rare Character Presents December Flights Straight Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: Dark brown sugar and burnt orange peel lead, followed by dried berries, toasted oak, and vanilla cream. Black pepper and warm baking spices add depth, with a subtle charred-citrus character.

Palate: Rich caramel and dark sugar combine with toasted oak, dried fruit, and burnt orange zest. Rye-driven black pepper and baking spices build alongside vanilla and roasted wood, creating a robust balance of sweetness and spice.

Finish: Long and warming, with lingering oak, burnt citrus, dried berries, and black pepper. Dark sugar and toasted wood remain through a persistent, spicy finish.

Distillery Information

Rare Character is an American whiskey company known for sourcing, selecting, and blending distinctive barrels from established whiskey-producing regions. Its portfolio includes single-barrel selections, limited releases, and carefully composed blends that emphasize the influence of grain, maturation, and barrel character. The company’s approach combines detailed barrel evaluation with deliberate blending, seeking to create whiskies with distinctive flavor profiles rather than a single uniform house style. Through its various releases, Rare Character highlights the diversity and craftsmanship of American whiskey.

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