(Batch No: 7) This rye whiskey from Paso Robles really surprised me. I’m not generally a big fan of rye, but this is a very tasty dram. I was in California in September 2018 for a work trip combined with a bit of a holiday and we visited the distillery for a bit of down time. This bottle has been sitting unopened in my cabinet since then. On lockdown thanks to Coronavirus, my wife and I decided to crack it open. Up front, this is a smooth whiskey. It has a good alcohol hit, probably due to the spirit only ageing for 12-36 months, but it doesn’t taste harsh for it. It’s oily enough to give a lovely thick mouth feel. The whisky is sweet, spicy and fruity, there’s a chilli hit and a good amount of vanilla and a lovely cognac/ Armagnac finish. Overall, probably one of my favourite rye whiskies. Nice!
About this bottle
Re:Find is a line of spirits intent on finding existing products such as using free-run juice often discarded to produce a grape spirit for their gin and vodkas. In the case of their rye, they obtain the base ingredients from neighboring SLO Brew in San Luis Obispo though they ferment, distill, age, and bottle at their Re:Find Distillery in Paso Robles. Aged for an undisclosed amount of time in 5 gallon barrels and bottled at 90 proof. Sold in 375ml sized bottles. Review is for 2nd batch.
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This was a single barrel specially chosen and bottled for the store I bought it from. Ultra smooth, lightly sweet, caramel heaven. One of the best whiskeys I’ve ever tasted.
2017, Batch No. 6, Bottled exclusively for Wades Wines. The best rye I’ve ever had.
Fantastic flavor! The grape spirit contrasts wonderfully with the spice of the rye.
Surprisingly smooth. We definitely buy more. My friends all enjoyed it as well.
Vanilla and earthy nose with cinnamon on the taste.
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