Rich Grain Distilling High Rye Bourbon
90 proof
2 years
Bourbon
Rich Grain Distilling
66% corn, 17% barley, 17% rye
Nose
Delicate and floral with sweet, peachy notes reminiscent of older Maysville. Malt-forward with a Scotch-like quality despite lacking peat. Young juice evident on the nose with a subtle complexity.
Palate
Very sweet upfront with pronounced caramel and marshmallow notes. Black pepper spiciness and burn present from the rye. Corn provides underlying sweetness while the barley malt creates a creamy texture. Drying on the back end with delicate fruit notes—peach and pear—rather than bold oak character.
Finish
Drying with lingering pepper spice. Limited oak presence given the youth of the spirit. The finish is relatively short but clean, with the corn character settling into the background.
Overall Score
3.5 / 5
A delicate, malt-forward young bourbon with promising fruit and spice balance that will benefit from additional aging despite already displaying good structural integrity.
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Undrinkable
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Very good
5.0
Perfection
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