CLYDE'S COUNSEL
The Collection

Our Spirits.

Crafted with uncompromising standards. From our signature Alabama Style to our Special Reserve, every bottle carries the legacy of Clyde May.

Alabama Style Whiskey

Alabama Style
Whiskey

Proof 85
Aged 4 Years

"The Original" is aged 4 years in oak barrels and finished with a hint of apple. Great over ice but a solid choice for mixing a cocktail.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Deep, glimmering bronze.

Nose

Distinct aromatics of rich caramel, dried orchard fruits and green apple.

Palate

Warm, medium-bodied spirit with accent of black pepper and hints of anise and toasted oak. Crowned by a smooth finish.

Accolades

  • 2023 Ascot Awards: Gold
  • 2023 Tasting Panel: 93 Points
  • 2022 Ultimate Spirits Challenge: 91 Points
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Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Straight Bourbon
Whiskey

Proof 92
Aged 4-5 Years

Aged 4 to 5 years in new 53 gallon oak barrels and is non-chill filtered. You get dried orchard fruits on the nose and spice on the palate. A full and smooth choice, best either on the rocks or in a May's Manhattan.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Rich crimson.

Nose

Soft and sweet on the nose with aromas of brown sugar, baked apricot, wild strawberry, and nutmeg.

Palate

Wonderfully soft with complex aromas of barrel spice, fruit, and oiled leather. Finishes long and delicious.

Accolades

  • 2023 SF Spirits Competition: Double Gold
  • 2023 NY Intl Spirits Competition: 95 Points
  • 2022 Ultimate Spirits Challenge: 94 Points
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Special Reserve Bourbon

Special Reserve
Bourbon

Proof 110
Aged 6 Years

We bring you our Special Reserve Straight Bourbon. A select reserve of our special stock that is non chill filtered and aged 6 years in American Oak Barrels. Incredibly balanced with a smooth long finish.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Bright crimson.

Nose

The generous aromatics are loaded with caramelized orchard and citrus fruits.

Palate

Harmonious and seamless, it finishes with a smooth long finish of clove and wood spices.

Accolades

  • 2022 Ultimate Spirits Competition: 95 Points
  • 2022 SF Spirits Competition: Double Gold
  • 2023 Ascot Awards: Double Platinum
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Straight Rye Whiskey

Straight Rye
Whiskey

Proof 94
Aged 4 Years

Aged a minimum of 4 years, with floral notes, honeysuckle and apricot on the nose and spice and citrus on the palate. Finish is soft and smooth with tannins that bring out black pepper and wood spice.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Aged Sienna.

Nose

Floral notes, honeysuckle, apricot, oiled leather, anise, and vanilla wafers.

Palate

Spice, citrus off the first taste followed by cinnamon bark, short bread. Soft smooth finish with black pepper and wood spice.

Accolades

  • 2023 Ascot Awards: Double Platinum
  • 2023 SF Spirits Competition: Double Gold
  • 2022 NY Intl Spirits Competition: 94 Points
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