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Archer Eland Whiskey

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ARCHER ELAND RYE WHISKEY is a craft rye whiskey brand from Columbus, Ohio, founded and blended by Wendy Peveich. Every release is hand-selected and I personally chose the barrels with no shortcuts or compromise. I named this brand in honor of my mother. Archer in the name is how I celebrate myself through all the ups and downs of life. It's the first time I show myself a higher level of love. The "Eland" in the name is in honor my mother's cultural totem- it's a living love letter of thanks to her (she is still alive). I am in partnership with Middlewest Spirits where I source my barrels and contract distill.

PRODUCT LINEUP: 

We currently have four expressions:

1. SOLSTICE: 104 proof designed to push the entry level proof seen in retail markets and introduce the consumer to delicate rye whiskey that is not peppery or mint-forward. Blend of 4 and 7 year barrels.

2. AURORA: 110 proof dedicated to the quintessential rye enthusiast. Stands up to cocktails in symphony, if preferred with a big ice rock the flavor profiles trascend into beautiful tropical and stone fruits. Blend of 4 and 7 year barrels

3. CASHMERE: 126 proof cask strength. This is most sweetest rye out on the market with no secondary cask finishing. Toasted marshmallow, vanilla custard and creme brulee notes. 7 year old barrels.

4. SUEDE: 126 proof cask strength as well. This was an accidental blend that will not return. Some consumers have noted this to be a cigar lover's whiskey again without secondary cask finishing.