86 / 100
The character here leans into the part of rye I find most compelling: lively spice set against brown sugar and vanilla, with fruit keeping the edges bright. Toasted oak and chai masala give the palate a warmer, more grounded turn, while the long, spicy finish carries that balance through with a slight drying effect. It sounds expressive without losing the grain-led thread, a thoughtful direction for a young Kentucky rye.
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- Nose
- Sweet spice, brown sugar and vanilla, Kiwi, grapefruit, mango and apricot, Rye spice, pepper and fresh herbs
- Palate
- Rye spice, toasted oak and vanilla, Tropical fruits, chai masala and rye bread, Cocoa, citrus and black pepper
- Finish
- Long and spicy, with lingering rye spice and toasted oak, Vanilla, honeyed sweetness, apple and blackberry, Slight drying effect