Buzzard's Roost Very Small Batch Rye
105 proof
3 years
Rye
Buzzard's Roost (MGP sourced, finished at Kentucky Artisan Distillery)
$50
95% rye, 5% barley
Nose
Candied orange, juniper berry, citrus notes, light chocolate
Palate
Upfront sweetness, concentrated flavors, rounded and mellow character that doesn't drink like a high-rye whiskey
Finish
Smooth finish with lingering sweetness
Overall Score
4 / 5
A well-crafted entry-level rye that proves bourbon drinkers can easily appreciate high-rye whiskeys through careful secondary barrel aging.
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Undrinkable
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Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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