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Midway Lee's Branch Toasted French Oak Finished Rye
110 proof
7+ years (base)
Rye
Bluegrass Distillers (Midway brand)
Lexington, KY
$60
95% rye, 5% other grains
Nose
Cola/Pepsi character, minty spice, toasty marshmallow notes
Palate
Minty spice that persists, toasted marshmallow, Christmas spice, spicy gumdrop candy quality with sugar crystals
Finish
Marshmallow-forward with slight spice, toasted character from French oak, balanced sweetness
Recommended
A well-crafted rye finished in toasted French oak that balances rye spice with creamy marshmallow sweetness and festive spice notes.
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Forgettable
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