Castle & Key Restoration Kentucky Rye Whiskey Batch One
103 Proof
3 Years
Straight Rye
Castle & Key
$39.99
63% rye, 20% malted barley, 17% yellow corn
Nose
Sweet cornbread, maple syrup, and butter notes with hints of oak and caramel sweetness. Not as pungent or floral as some ryes, with corn coming through more prominently.
Palate
Bold and powerful with honey spice, jalapeno notes, and baking spice sweetness dominating over typical rye peppery/minty notes. Full of character with cereal and cornbread flavors.
Finish
Lingers with bubble gum sweetness and herbal earthiness reminiscent of baked potato skin, with a spicy minty spice on the back of the tongue that calls for another drink. Moderate burn without excessive harshness.
Overall Score
4 / 5
A surprisingly bold and flavorful young rye with excellent character, sweet cornbread and spice notes, and a lingering finish that delivers more complexity than expected for the price point.
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