Jay Mattingly 1845 "Fickle Mistress" Single Barrel Straight Rye
129 proof
4 years
Rye
Bourbon 30 Spirits
Nose
Restrained for the proof with cocoa powder and warm richness; not aggressive despite 129 proof.
Palate
Bold, rich, and thick with chocolate syrup, maple syrup, and caramel in a syrupy wave; cocoa presence; surprisingly not overly hot despite high proof.
Finish
Bold, long, and complex with aged-bourbon character unusual for a four-year-old rye; lingering chocolate and caramel.
Overall Score
4.1 / 5
An extraordinarily dark and rich single barrel with surprising maturity and chocolate-forward complexity that belies its young age.
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5.0
Perfection
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