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Castle & Key Restoration Rye Batch 1
103 proof 3 years Rye Castle & Key Frankfort, KY $39.99 63% rye, 17% yellow corn, 20% malted barley

Sweet corn, caramel, baking spice, sweet cornbread with maple syrup and butter. Less floral and pungent than expected. Slightly airy with a touch of oak.

Powerful and bold with surprising depth. Honey spice with a jalapeño-honey character. Sweet cornbread and jiffy cornbread notes dominate. Baking spice with hints of anise and licorice. Cereal-forward character more than traditional peppery rye. Drinks hotter than the proof suggests.

Bubble gum-like character with lingering spicy minty spice on the back of tongue. Herbal and earthy notes emerge with a baked potato skin earthiness. Kentucky hug present on initial sip but doesn't persist.

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A well-crafted, character-filled rye with surprising complexity and depth for its age that delivers bold flavors and an engaging finish at an excellent price point.
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Tasted on Episode 123 Castle & Key's Restoration Kentucky Rye Whiskey