Hard Truth High Road Rye
93 Proof
Rye
Hard Truth Distilling
55% rye, 36% corn, remainder malted barley
Nose
Bright fruit notes evolving from tropical (mango, papaya) when new make to stone fruits (peach, nectarine, apricot) after barreling, with maple sugar and subtle smoke from the barrel.
Palate
Oak comes across nicely on the palate with complexity and balance, displaying maple, maple sugar, smoke, and apricot notes even at the lower 93 proof.
Overall Score
4 / 5
Hard Truth's new High Road Rye at 93 proof delivers impressive complexity and balance with bright fruit and oak character.
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Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection