Nashville Barrel Company Single Barrel Rye — Frugal McDougal / Dad's Drinking Bourbon Pick
114 proof (approximate)
7 years
Rye
Nashville Barrel Company
Nose
Floral notes (honeysuckle), citrus (grapefruit), earth tones, darker fruit undertones, fresh spring character.
Palate
Bold whiskey flavor with depth and richness; chocolate, dark fruit, caramel; less sweetness than younger expressions but more complexity; subtle oak influence.
Finish
Warming Tennessee hug (not overpowering), layered finish with continued spice and oak presence.
Overall Score
4.2 / 5
A sophisticated single barrel that showcases the depth and complexity age brings to rye, with bold flavors, elegant floral notes, and a warm, lingering finish.
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Undrinkable
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Substandard
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Average
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Very good
5.0
Perfection
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