Buzzard's Roost Char 1 Straight Rye Whiskey
105 proof
NAS
Rye
Buzzard's Roost
$50
95% rye, 5% barley
Nose
Minty freshness with notes of juniper, pine, and cedar.
Palate
Not overly sweet up front; comfortable and easy-drinking for a high-proof rye; puckery sweetness on the back of the palate that grabs the back of the tongue without excessive bitterness.
Finish
Finishes well with nice back-palate character.
Overall Score
4.1 / 5
A sneaky-good, high-proof rye that proves bourbon drinkers can enjoy rye when proper barrel finishing brings out complimentary notes without harsh spice.
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Undrinkable
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Substandard
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Average
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Very good
5.0
Perfection
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