It’s December 29, and I'm planning to taste a new rye whiskey daily this month. While my rye expertise isn't as underdeveloped as my Scotch knowledge was this time last year, I'm always open to recommendations for good rye whiskies. Objectives (simplified): 5 ryes. 4.5 stars. Easily obtainable. (6/5, WT101, Whistlepig 10, Whistlepig 12, Old Riff, VOSN Summer Rye, Willett 4yr) I want to be able to distinguish between any bourbon and any rye. First attempt. One of these must be an Empire Rye. (1/1, Hudson) I'm looking for a rye that embodies the worst possible thing my eldest child could imagine. I want the one that tastes like eternal torment. >>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Barrel Rye Single Barrel MG07
4.50 Exceptional
Whiskey Rye Kentucky 4 years 59.5% ABV
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Aroma: Molasses and brown sugar Body: Classic rye characteristics are prominent, with pervasive brown sugar and baking spices Finish: Brown sugar fades into sweet grass This was a delightful pick from Bourbon Barrons that supported a breast cancer charity.
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