Broad Branch North Carolina Straight Rye
141.6 Proof
8 Years
Straight Rye
Broad Branch Distillery
$140 MSRP
100% Prairie Rye
Nose
Dessert-like and surprising for the proof. Dark chocolate, mint, and burnt orange — the hosts compared it to eating Thin Mints and Samoas Girl Scout cookies.
Palate
Drinks remarkably smooth for a hazmat rye. Rich and chocolatey with a cool mint thread running through. Luxardo cherry notes with elevated sweetness.
Finish
Long and warming without punishing heat. The chocolate and mint linger beautifully.
Overall Score
4.5 / 5
A hazmat rye that drinks like dessert. Lost Lantern's first 140+ proof rye is a stunner.
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Undrinkable
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Substandard
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4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection