Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye (Batch 1)
94 proof
2-3 years
Rye
Hard Truth Distillery
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100% rye (94% rye, 6% malted rye per context)
Nose
Spiced apples, caramel, and mint with fruity undertones
Palate
Orchard fruit, dark coffee bean, deep brown sugar, raisin, and licorice with a viscous, mouth-coating texture
Finish
Long, sustained sweetness paired with consistent rye spice that extends well beyond what the age would suggest
Overall Score
4.6 / 5
A remarkably mature and layered two-to-three-year rye that rivals much older expressions in complexity and depth.
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Undrinkable
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Substandard
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Very good
5.0
Perfection
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