A pleasant, focused aroma of prominent rye alongside a subtle undertone of rum funk. The taste is like liquid gold, possessing a substantial mouthfeel that deviates from a standard rye. It's balanced, zesty, yet sweet, featuring flavors of decadent caramel, whole wheat bread, baked pear, frosted sugar, and rum cake. The conclusion lingers, with increased oak presence near the end, finishing with a ginger-like spice. The quality of the limited edition offerings from Kentucky Owl has consistently impressed us, but this expression might be the pinnacle of blending and barrel aging expertise. This outstanding release is the perfect way to commemorate Mardi Gras with a drink or two during the festivities.
Kentucky Owl 11 Year Rye Mardi Gras XO Cask Edition
4.50 Exceptional
Whiskey Rye Kentucky 11 Year 51.4% ABV
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Kentucky Owl 11 Year Rye Mardi Gras XO Cask Edition is a limited bottling that starts with Kentucky Owl 11 Year Rye Whiskey. This Kentucky straight rye is then transferred to former Louisiana-made Bayou Rum XO Mardi Gras Casks for over a year of aging. This "extremely small release" became available in November 2022. (SRP $500)
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Wow! This is remarkably smooth. No heavy caramel or vanilla notes. Very little spice on the finish.
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