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The Wiseman Kentucky Straight Rye
Wiseman Kentucky Straight

The Wiseman Kentucky Straight Rye

3.17 Mixed reviews

29 reviews29 ratings

86 critic score

Whiskey Rye Kentucky No age statement 50.4% ABV

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About this bottle

The Wiseman Kentucky Straight Rye represents the second offering in the The Wiseman series from Kentucky Owl. It is created from a mash bill composed of 95% rye and was chosen by Kentucky Owl Master Blender John Rhea, marking his third selection for the brand. This bottling, which does not carry an age statement, is presented at 100.8 proof and began its nationwide rollout in April 2022.

How it tastes

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

Spicy 80
Herbal 80
Vanilla 60
Rich 50
Tart 40
Sweet 30
Fruity 20

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 9 parsed reviews.

Brittney Dickey 4.0

Nose presents abundant dill and sweet floral notes, though not excessively minty. Also detected are substantial rye bread and dough characteristics. Palate offers upfront spice and black pepper, followed by pleasingly funky cereal grains. More dill is apparent. Finish is of moderate duration, featuring additional funky rye bread notes. Excellent for enthusiasts of funky, musty ryes. It retains classic rye elements while offering a distinctive profile worth acquiring!

Kayden Lincoln 0.5

Finished the bottle without developing a liking for it. I enjoy ryes, but not this one. Tried it neat, and spent the rest of the bottle attempting to mask the musty funk in a sour. No success.

Kobe Cao 3.5

Lacks significant depth for me when drunk straight, but was perfect with coke 😋. Would definitely purchase and recommend again.

Matthew Bryan 4.3

Not too strong for a Rye. Great to sip with one ice cube. The herbal notes are spot on, very close to peppermint.

Vince Delossantos 1.0

This tastes like corn smells when you're shucking it. My partner and I both had to stop drinking it.

Kimberlee Hartman 5.0

Amazing!!!! Lingers a long time with notes of caramel and cinnamon.

3 more reviews were collected for this bottle. The longest ones are shown first.

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