Broken Barrel Little Oak Straight Rye Whiskey (100 Proof)
100 proof
NAS
Straight Rye
Broken Barrel
Nose
Smooth and easy with minimal ethanol burn; aromatic but restrained.
Palate
Rich candy sweetness with cocoa and chocolate notes; woody and oaky from the 13-month finish in 15-gallon barrels with new char, well-balanced without excessive tannin or drying.
Finish
Clean and integrated oak finish.
Overall Score
4.1 / 5
A woody, well-crafted rye expression that balances new-oak intensity with candy sweetness and cocoa complexity, showcasing the impact of quarter-cask maturation.
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Undrinkable
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Very good
5.0
Perfection
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