Dancing Goat Limousine Rye

This is an intriguing spirit. I hadn't encountered it before receiving it as a gift, so I approached it with no preconceptions. Let's discover what The Dancing Goat Distillery offers. Batch No. D14. 45% ABV. Nose: Lemon and orange candies. Honey, butterscotch, and vanilla. Toasted almond. Toasted marshmallow. Pistachio. Macadamia. The faintest hint of sun-dried tomato. Rye spice and black licorice. Clove and nutmeg. A significant oak spice note. Palate: Gala apple, pear, apricot, and floral notes. Milk chocolate and butterscotch. Vanilla frosting and sugar cookie. Arcor strawberry candy. Lemon and orange citrus. Rye spice and black licorice. Oak spice, cocoa, and peppercorn. Finish: Gala apple, pear, apricot, and grapefruit. Vanilla, toffee, and sugar cookie. Black pepper, clove, nutmeg, and oak. Medium duration. Quite enjoyable. It's the first whiskey I've tried that mentions Limousine casks in its marketing, though I've had plenty aged in French oak. It's possible I've had a spirit aged in this type of cask previously, but regardless, the wood influence is evident and was the most appealing aspect. It's a very distinctive whiskey, with some flavor notes I haven't encountered before. It's certainly not an elite rye, but it's a solid introductory expression. I received this as a gift, but I've seen it in a local store for $45, which seems a reasonable price. Overall rating: 3.5/5.