Michter's Fort Nelson Barrel-Fill Barrel Strength Rye
104-107 proof
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Rye
Michter's Distillery (Fort Nelson)
~55% rye (Kentucky-style rye blend)
Nose
Rye spice, orange citrus, lime citrus, caramel, toasted oak, purple iris grape note (unusual floral spice), big caramel background
Palate
Significant spice, clean, pairs well with fatty foods and aged cheese, slightly thin body
Finish
Spicy finish with complexity
Overall Score
3.8 / 5
A flavorful barrel-strength rye with impressive nose complexity and spice that pairs exceptionally well with food, though modest body.
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