Review #70; Rye #16: Kentucky Owl Rye Batch 1

Yes I know it’s mislabeled, but I can promise you that this sample is no Lagavulin.

Background: This is a blend of rye whiskies of at least 11 years of aged. This is sourced from an unknown distiller. Lets see how it holds up.

ABV: 55.3%

Nose: Rye spice and sweetness, Butterscotch, grass, Vanilla, green apples, oak.

Palate: Medium mouthfeel. Rye spice, sweet green apples, vanilla, pears. Turns into a dry caramel apple sweetness near the end. Hint of oak

Finish: Medium –longish. Rye spice mixed well with the sweet apple notes, oak, and other sweet fruits like pairs.

With the price and unknown origin I did not want to like this, but this is delicious. Well balanced between the Rye spice and the sweetness it screams Rye and Green Apple bomb to me. I don’t think I would pony up for a bottle but I would think hard about it.

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


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