Castle & Key Restoration Rye Single Barrel (~119 proof, Third Floor) @ 00:22:27

~119 proof ~4 years Rye Castle & Key 63% rye, 17% yellow corn, 20% malted barley

Nose

Earthy mineral tone, carrots fresh from the garden, zesty slight citrus, garden-like earthiness, pine, candy notes

Palate

Sweet, light, bright, candy-forward, cinnamon Twizzler character, citrus candy, smooth texture

Finish

Clean and balanced, candy-like sweetness lingers

Overall Score

4.4 / 5

A distinctive high-malt rye with surprising candy notes and an earthy, garden-fresh character that makes it a memorable sipper.

4.4

1.0 Undrinkable

2.0 Substandard

3.0 Average

4.0 Very good

5.0 Perfection

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