Donnie & Teresa's Rye Moonshine (100 Proof)
100 proof
NAS
Rye Whiskey
Beattyville Moonshiners (Donnie & Teresa)
$80 per gallon (approximately $16–20 per 750ml bottle)
100% rye with malted barley and caramel
Nose
Sweet corn and rye grain forward; slight nose-hair tingle but not harsh; fruity notes reminiscent of Juicy Fruit gum at the still.
Palate
Smooth and not burning; sweet taffy-like quality; saltwater taffy without additional flavoring; sweet on the second sip with grain-forward character.
Finish
Clean; slight Kentucky hug without harsh burn; smooth overall.
Overall Score
4.3 / 5
A remarkably smooth, two-day-old rye whiskey with surprising sweetness and complexity for its age, demonstrating skillful craft distillation and proper proofing.
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5.0
Perfection
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