Duke Spirits Founders Reserve Double Barrel Rye
98 Proof
5 Years
Rye Whiskey
Duke Spirits
$107
95% rye, 5% malted barley
Nose
Butterscotch, candy, citrus, and orange zest with a little spice and no burn at all.
Palate
Super creamy with citrus sweetness, hints of Necco candy, graham cracker, and subtle pepper notes from the rye, not aggressive or overly sweet.
Finish
Medium finish with butterscotch notes, not a big Kentucky hug, light and easy-drinking rather than intense.
Overall Score
3.8 / 5
A soft, creamy, well-aged rye finished in French oak that's easy to drink but perhaps not explosive for the $107 price point.
1.0
Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection