291 E14 Colorado Rye Whisky Finished in Kentucky Rye Barrels
134.1 proof
2–2.5 years in first barrel, 3.5 years in Kentucky rye barrel (5.5–6 years total)
Rye
Distillery 291
$104.99
61% malted rye, 39% corn
Nose
Concentrated with hints of Kentucky influence; subtle and nuanced; less immediately imposing than standard 291 expressions.
Palate
Super concentrated and extract-like; bourbon-forward notes despite rye mash bill; subtle, softer, and more mature than typical 291 ryes; old oak influence more evident than new oak; drinks older than its age.
Finish
Soft, lingering, and refined; continues to impress with additional sips.
Overall Score
4.5 / 5
An exceptionally concentrated and unusually soft experimental rye finished in used Kentucky barrels—displays mature oak character and surprising sophistication for its age.
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5.0
Perfection
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