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Buzzard's Roost Smoked Barrel Straight Rye
Buzzard's Roost

Buzzard's Roost Smoked Barrel Straight Rye

4.00 Good

1 review1 rating

81 critic score

Whiskey Rye Indiana No age statement 52.5% ABV

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About this bottle

Buzzard's Roost, an independent blender and bottler of sourced whiskeys founded in 2019, offers this Smoked Barrel Straight Rye. The rye, sourced at 4 years old with a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, was double barreled into new American oak barrels that were gently smoked after toasting. Bottled at 105 proof, its availability began in February 2023. (SRP $70)

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Smoky 60
Spicy 50
Herbal 50
Rich 40
Full Bodied 40
Fruity 20
Tart 15
Vanilla 15

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Jackie Muniz 4.0

As a rye, the spice is definitely noticeable... It's present, but let's examine the complexity within this straight rye. From aroma to taste, it presents a variety of flavors with a bright, forward profile, while the spice somehow tempers it into a mellow complexity. What I appreciate is the corn-like sweetness in the mid-palate. Nestled within this section are notes similar to apple and other citrus fruits, transitioning from the corn whiskey character. To conclude, the spice takes over as expected for a straight rye. That's to be anticipated. Regardless, it was a pleasing experience and I enjoy ryes. Not quite Ezra Brooks 7 Year, but a better-than-average rye whiskey.

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