Catoctin Creek Barrel Select Rye

Part of the Infinity Barrel Benefit Project. Bottles were blended from retailer buy-backs during the COVID-19 pandemic and blended into a new select product. Color: deep copper Nose: port and apricots with notes of vanilla cream Palate: I let it rest in the glass for about 10 minutes. Smooth bodied with a notes of chocolate and plum. Rye is subtle in this one, coming through more in the back with the warmth in the swallow. Finish: The rye carries through. Overall: Really good. I’m a big fan of Catoctin Creek’s line in general and this is no different. My wife is not a fan of rye or whiskey in general because of the burn from most, but this was mellow enough to make her a fan.

Beast Masters Barrel Pick - Joie de Beavre 119.5 Proof Appearance: Like Maple Syrup in color. Very thick and viscous legs. Nose: Toasted Rye Bread, dark berries, wine-like, milk chocolate. Taste: So very syrupy. I was blown away at how it rolled across my palate. Chocolate, apricot marmalade, warm rye bread. Subtle spice. Finish: Wonderful. More of the red winey-ness, rye bread, spices, and chocolate. Feel it all over. This stuff is rich. I was generously given a sample of this by a good friend. Thank you LM.

Really spicy, really hot