High West 21 Year Rocky Mountain Rye Whiskey

Difford's Guide

alc./vol: 46%

Proof: 92°

Vintage: Non-vintage

Aged: No age statement

Product of: Product of United States United States

A very rare elderly rye aged in used barrels on the lower three tiers of the rickhouse. This has a mash bill of 53 per cent rye, 37 per cent corn and 10 per cent barley malt.

Review and Tasting


Sampled on 30/08/2011

Appearance:

Clear, Golden with burnished copper highlights.

Aroma:

Elegant spicy delicately oaked with cinnamon, green tea, chocolate, old leather, rolling tobacco and generous vanilla.

Taste:

Wonderfully harmonious palate explodes releasing vanilla-caramel, spicy, nutty, grainy, oaky, floral and fruity flavours out of an old leather bag packed with dry oaky flavour sticks.

Aftertaste:

Very long spicy, vanilla oaky finish.

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