High & Wicked Small Batch High Rye Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
104 proof
5 years
Bourbon
High & Wicked
$82
51% corn, 39% rye, 10% malted barley
Nose
Dark cherry pie crust with caramel drizzle; rich, dark fruit with floral and spicy notes; sweet but complex with good depth for a five-year bourbon.
Palate
Initial sweetness from toasted barrel wood sugars that quickly drops off; substantial spice from both barrel and grains; layered oak character with dark fruit complexity.
Finish
Long, warming finish with lingering wood sugars and grain spice; velvety texture with sustained oak influence.
Overall Score
4.4 / 5
A standout high-rye bourbon with mature character, excellent spice balance, and depth that belies its five-year age statement.
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Perfection
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