Oak Lore North Carolina Straight Rye Whiskey
92 proof
6+ years
Rye
Oak Lore Distilling Company
$69.99
Nose
Candied orange and citrus with a cool menthol-pine note; light floral character.
Palate
Dark berry jam and blackberry; grain biscuit foundation; intense rye spice and oak that dominate the mid-palate; evolves dramatically with each sip.
Finish
Roasted coffee and dark chocolate; grape-seed tannins create a drying astringency; black tea notes emerge with air time.
Overall Score
4.3 / 5
A chameleon rye that continuously reveals new layers—dark berries, spice, and roasted notes—making it a rewarding sipper for those who enjoy complexity.
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Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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