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  • Starlight Honey Barrel Finished Rye Whiskey Review - Barrel FB232

    Immediately the honey rye label caught my eye and I knew that is what I was going to be reviewing today Company on Label: Starlight Distillery Whiskey Type: Finished Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: A possible blend of both their 85% rye & 15% malted barley and/or their 90% rye & 10% malted barley mash bills wheel of flavors constantly evolving by any means, but a set rhythm of a head-bobbing beat of bright rye find bright molasses soaked oak on deep inhales that feels to me like a great level of maturity for a rye

  • Cedar Ridge Bottled-in-Bond Straight Rye Whiskey - A Pocket-Sized Review of Release 001

    Their rye? Their vodka? Their gin? Will Cedar Ridge rye sing in the glass? Let's find out. Company on Label: Cedar Ridge Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 85% malted rye Proof: 100° Age: 4 years Further identification: This is release 001 of the small batch bottled in bond rye TL;DR: A subtle, well-blended rye; a masterclass in synchronization between nose and palate Rating: 4

  • We Reviewed the 2024 Release of Michter's 10 Year Rye Whiskey - What Should You Expect?

    Coming hot on the heels of a banner year for rye whiskey , Michter's has a tall task ahead at attempting That would be because the 2023 release of Michter's 10 year rye  earned my top rating , a pinnacle whiskey Let's dive in for a thorough examination of Michter's 10 year rye, barrel 24D1810, or feel free to watch :  Undisclosed rye mash bill (that tastes like ~51% to me) Proof:  92.8° Age:  10 years (though rumored The empty glass smells of marbled rye, Canadian bacon, and a grilled english muffin.

  • Pocket Sized Review: Redwood Empire - Emerald Giant Cask Strength Craft Rye Whiskey

    Company on Label: Redwood Empire Distilling Whiskey Type: Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 94% rye, 1% wheat, 5% malted barley Proof: 116.4° Age: 4 years (a blend of 4-6 year old ryes from California, There are undertones of almond, spearmint, and cinnamon all throughout a fairly well-balanced rye. As I taste down through the bottom of the glass, I find a rye that transports me to a carnival, a whiskey This is a really fun rye, and one that I think is worth exploring for yourself if you are into craft

  • Kentucky Owl "The Last Rye" Whiskey Review

    Company on Label: Kentucky Owl Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof: 112.8° Age: 10 years Further identification: Batch No. 4, nicknamed “The Last Rye,” is a blend of rye stocks aged 10-to-13 years Nose: Wicked syrupy plum, this smells delicious! Lovely rye grain is toasted and sweet. I think this is a rye drinker's rye for sure.

  • Barrel Picking at ASW Distillery - An Introduction to Fiddler Soloist & Resurgens Port Finished Rye

    Malt, 10% Munich Malt Barley, 7% Rauch Smoked Malt Barley, 3% Chocolate Rye Malt Proof: 115.2° Age: Whiskey Finished in Port Casks Company on Label: ASW Distillery Whiskey Type: Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 100% Malted Rye Proof: 114.6° Age: 4.5 years (2 years, 5 months in new oak & 2 years, 1 shines That Resurgens rye barrel is a real treat through and through. Fans of A Midwinter Night's Dram and Joseph Magnus will find the Resurgens Rye to be up their alley.

  • Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength Rye Review

    Company on Label: Old Forester Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey (though Old Forester decides to leave the 'e' off when they spell whisky) Mash Bill Percentages: 15% Corn, 65% Rye, 20% Malted Barley Proof The empty glass smells of a beautifully well crafted rye old fashioned (which this might actually do This drank much more like a bourbon than a rye for me after the first flashes at the start of the pour It's just not my favorite rye and I will be glad to know that maybe this one doesn't need to be hunted

  • Michter's Single Barrel Straight Rye Review

    profile at my bar, after already reviewing the 10 year, the toasted barrel and the barrel strength ryes Company on Label: Michter's Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: Undisclosed Proof Not my favorite nose on a rye, but I also like more spice & intensity, whereas this is mellow & sweet We may have to go for a barrel strength rye as a follow up pour to this one... Rating: 3/5 As I sit and type this up, enjoying a barrel strength rye now, I can certainly see how I

  • Buffalo Trace Kosher Rye Recipe Review

    Company on Label: Buffalo Trace Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: Buffalo Trace Rye Mash Bill Typical rye spices, but they're light and more in the background. The oak is faint and sweet. Palate: So very mellow & sweet for a heavier rye content. The rye spices become much more prominent late. I'd definitely recommend this to someone maybe looking to dip a toe into the rye category.

  • Found North Calvados Finished Canadian Rye Whisky Single Barrel Review

    We maximized the rye spice and bright fruits, while layering in a viscous foundation. The younger rye provided a primed canvas with zesty citrus, verdant straw and herbaceous spice. This provided an oily depth to the palate and had a rounding effect on the lively younger rye. Company on Label: Found North Whisky Whiskey Type: Canadian Rye Whisky Mash Bill Percentages: 66% Rye , 30% Corn, 4% Barley Proof: 117.4° Age: 12 years (a blend of 50% 12 year rye, 20% 19 year rye, and 30%

  • Willett Family Estate #6061 - 6 Year Single Barrel Rye Whiskey Review

    remember being a little let down at time of opening of this bottle - yes this was a bigger and bolder rye Company on Label: Willett Whiskey Type: Straight Rye Whiskey Mash Bill Percentages: 11% Corn, 74% Rye the right to in the Rapid Liquors 2020 raffle; based on Blake's mash bill breakdown this is a 'high rye ' rye mash bill Nose: Up front I find fig, plum and blackberry jam. This is a very well crafted rye that I'll be sad to be done with!

  • ASW Distillery Resurgens Rye Single Barrel Review: Where Pot Still Tradition Meets Southern Innovation

    Rye whiskey, in particular, seems to be experiencing a renaissance after being long forgotten since the Resurgens Rye is "a revival of the Appalachian-style ryes of yore, made from 100% malted rye (rather than unmalted rye and corn like most ryes)." The flagship Resurgens Rye, a Double Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition winner, features a malted rye Proof:   112.8° Age:  NAS Further identification:  Barrel # 544 is a single barrel pick

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