Leiper's Fork House Rye Barrel #5 Single Barrel Cask Strength (85% Rye)
106.8 proof
NAS
Rye Whiskey
Leiper's Fork Distillery
85% rye, 15% malted barley
Nose
Green apple notes with peppery spice
Palate
Green apple character on the front end with a cherry Twizzler-like quality, less peppery than expected for such high rye content
Finish
Spicy kick with lingering rye bite
Overall Score
4 / 5
A high-rye northeastern-style expression that delivers surprising complexity without drinking as high as its proof suggests, offering fruit-forward notes alongside traditional rye spice.
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5.0
Perfection
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