High West Double Rye! Whiskey

alc./vol:
46%

Proof:
92°

Vintage:
Non-vintage

Aged:
No age statement

Category: Rye Whiskey

Product of: Product of United States United States

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This appropriately named rye is a blend of two rye whiskies - geddit? A 2 year-old with a very high percentage rye mashbill at 95 per cent rye and 5 per cent barley malt, and a mature "barely legal" 16-year-old rye with a mashbill of 53 per cent rye and 37 per cent corn. Read more

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 30/08/2011

Appearance

Clear, bright golden.

Aroma

An intriguing pine fresh nose with eucalyptus, juniper, grass, aniseed and menthol underpinned by classic spicy, oaky, cereal rye aromas with rounding fudge and vanilla.

Taste

Honeyed palate belies its high strength with walnuts, liquorice, cacao, corn and vanilla, while clove and cinnamon spice add character and a touch of fire.

Aftertaste

The long leathery finish sees the return of the pine notes from the nose with breath freshening eucalyptus and menthol. As the spice fades cigar tobacco shines through the lingering pine flavours.

Further product information

Closure: Natural cork stopper

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Produced by High West Distillery

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