George Washington's Rye Whiskey (Mount Vernon Distillery, 86 Proof, Unaged)
86 proof
Unaged
Rye
Mount Vernon Distillery
$100
60% rye, 30% corn, 5% malted barley
Nose
Hot buttered popcorn, rye spice, corn sweetness, clean and fresh with no mustiness or dirty notes.
Palate
Sweet and softer than expected, licorice notes, copper penny flavor, corn liquor character.
Finish
Clean finish with lingering sweetness.
Overall Score
3.5 / 5
A drinkable and surprisingly clean unaged rye that represents early American whiskey-making tradition, though the historical significance outweighs the liquid itself.
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Perfection
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