Laws Whiskey House San Luis Valley Rye Whiskey — Barrel 425X
156 proof
5–8 years
Rye
Laws Whiskey House
Nose
Round, sweet rye profile with candy and rye toast character. Nice balance without excessive youth-driven spice. Candy sweetness without being cloying.
Palate
Buttery, light wash across the front of the tongue that transitions sharply to dark chocolate, clove, and roasty smoke. Burnt orange and toasted marshmallow notes emerge. Faint medicinal iodine undertone. Intense, warming character that builds with each sip.
Finish
Persistent dark chocolate and roasty spice with smoke and medicinal minerality. A warming, lingering close that reflects the extreme proof without harsh alcohol burn.
Overall Score
4.2 / 5
A singular, experimental single barrel of exceptional proof with delicious dark chocolate and roasty smoke character that delivers complexity and intensity rarely found at such concentration.
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5.0
Perfection
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