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Governor's Reserve Taos Lightning Straight Rye Whiskey
Governor's Reserve

Governor's Reserve Taos Lightning Straight Rye Whiskey

Whiskey Rye New Mexico No age statement 45% ABV
$$ $30 to $50 Everyday Above average whiskey
18 reviews raw average 3.75
88 critic score out of 100

About this bottle

Taos Lightning is a reboot by KGB Spirits of one of the oldest American whiskey brands. It was originally distilled in 1820 by Simon Turley of Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico, popularized by southwestern settlers, fur trappers, and Native Americans. Turley was killed in the Taos Pueblo Revolt of 1847, and now the brand rides again. It's made from 95% rye with 5% wheat, aged at least 4 years in new, charred oak in a warehouse at a high, dry mountain elevation that is open to the elements.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Sweet 70
Rich 60
Full Bodied 60
Floral 50
Fruity 40
Herbal 40
Spicy 30
Tart 20

Reviews

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nightowl

160609 Artball

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Closest flavor profiles across the whole catalog.

All Rye