Background: This is a 4 year rye from Bardstown Distillery. This rye was distilled and aged 4 years and is actually their distillate.
ABV: 56%
Nose: Rye Spice, Floral, Green Apples, vanilla, baking spice, nutmeg. Ethanol
Palate: Medium/thin oily mouthfeel, rye Spice, green apple, tartness, heat, baking spice.
Finish: Warm, medium length. Oaky, Rye Spice, Pepper, black tea. I am enjoying this decent rye. Nice and straightforward with some complexity. I am a self-admitted big fan of rye, so I’m enjoying this very much. Very different mouthfeel compared to some of the other ryes Ive had.
Rating: 7/10
Guess: Whistle Pig Store Pick, SiB, Between 55-60% ABV, if not that a high rye recipe, at least 65 % rye
Reveal:Willet 4 Yr Rye 113.8 Proof / 56%
Not bad for a guess, Ive never had a Willet before but this is enjoyable. Good Rye notes, Barrel Strength, and tasty. Would not mind a few of these floating around and would love to see an older expression.
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
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