Laws San Luis Valley Straight Rye Whiskey Bottled-in-Bond
95 proof
4+ years
Rye
Laws Whiskey House
$55–$59
100% rye (50% malted, 50% raw)
Nose
Earthy notes from the raw rye grown at 7,600 feet in the San Luis Valley, reflecting the terroir of the ancient seabed soil.
Palate
Rich grain character with earthy minerality. Nice spice profile balanced by the complexity of the half-malted grain bill.
Finish
Dry and clean with lingering spice and grain character.
Noteworthy
A distinctive rye whiskey that pulls pronounced character from its specific Colorado terroir and demonstrates the flavor impact of heirloom grain sourcing.
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