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Barrel 190, 6.5 yrs, 137.6 proof. Nose: No alcohol but heavy spice Pallet: Lots of flavor on a full pallet, with All Spice and caramel undertones. Finish: Long caramel finish with a high proof burn (but manageable) After two other tastings I find the caramel is more on the spicy cinnamon side with fruit notes on the finish.
Barrel 567, 3.5 yrs, 129.5 proof Nose: Lighter than the 190 and more pleasant. Full mixture of spice. Pallet: Very earthy and dry (tannic) on the tongue along with what I’m told is flavors of the malted grain. Finish: Dry with more of the malted grain. After 2 more tastings I find the earthy was stays consistent.
Super hot from the high proof. Good full on straight rye, through and through.
Earthy, tasted like dirt. Loved in the distillery, hated at home.
Now that’s Rye. Hot and Spivey.
Same style and price bracket, best rated first.
