Kentucky Owl Straight Rye Whiskey Batch 1
110.6 proof
11 years
Rye
Kentucky Owl Distillery
Nose
Deep rich caramel with oak and rye spice presence.
Palate
Honeyed sweetness on entry with sugar-coated orange slices and mocha notes; cinnamon and clove; some cedar or evergreen hints.
Finish
Peppery and spicy warmth that builds through the back end; warming heat from the proof.
Overall Score
3.8 / 5
A spicy, high-proof rye with good sweetness and complexity, though the alcohol burn may challenge some palates.
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Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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