Iowa Legendary Rye Gold Label
105 proof
NAS
Rye
Iowa Legendary
$70
Bread rye, sugar cane, yeast, water
Nose
Nuts, maple donut, Werther's original, thyme, turbinado sugar, aromatic bitters, buttered bread
Palate
Rounded and rich texture, melted caramel, cinnamon, orange studded with nutmeg, deep oak presence, baked oats
Finish
Mid-long length, slightly dry, leather and black pepper rounded out
Overall Score
4.3 / 5
A prohibition-era rye recipe using the original four ingredients and methods, delivering rich caramel and spice notes that evoke the bootlegging history of its creator's grandmother.
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Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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