Review #58; Rye #14: High West Double Rye Big Red Liquors Pick

Background: High West Double Rye: Big Red Liqours Store Pick

Barrel #: 4417

Finished for 1.4 years in a used Barrel Aged Manhattan Barrel

HW Double rye is a blend of Rye whiskies, Blend of 2 rye whiskeys: 2 & 16 year from MGP and Barton.

ABV: 50.9%

Nose: Rye Spice, hint of dill, cherries, apples, hint of vermouth.

Palate: Rye spice, sweet vermouth, apples, grassiness, bit of pop. Complex and a little warm but not overpowering. Well balanced.

Finish: Medium length, Rye Spice, sweetness and apples.

This is interesting, the Manhattan properties mix with the young rye well. Quite enjoyable to drink .

Rating: 7/10

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect