Background: This single barrel of rye was sourced by Whistlepig likely from Canada, aged for 10+ years, then bottled at cask strength. This barrel was picked by The Party Source in Covington Kentucky.
ABV: 58.7 %
Nose: Sweet rye spice, sweet baking spices, Orange Citrus, hint of cherry, Vanilla.
Palate: Thick, oily, Rye spice, Citrus, Brown Sugar, burnt oak, a little heat.
Finish: baking spices, citrus, vanilla, and warm oak
WP store picks are on the expensive end of store picks, but for a single barrel 10 year rye, the few I have had have been delicious and good.
Rating: 8/10
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