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High & Wicked Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
98.2 proof 5 years Rye High & Wicked / New Riff Distilling Newport, KY $81 91% rye, 9% malted barley
Nose

Rye cracker and spearmint; light and traditional with a cereal note; minty character throughout.

Palate

Cool and fresh with a light wash; dry character with minimal sweetness; hint of grain with mild cereal notes; slight anise note that emerges with aeration.

Finish

Cool, refreshing finish with light grain character and emerging green apple notes.

Agreeable
A clean, refreshing rye whiskey with traditional character and a cooling palate, though lighter-bodied than expected from the proof.
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Tasted on Episode 402 A Review of Five New Whiskeys