Smoked Chili Old Fashioned (Wilderness Trail Rye / Hella Smoked Chili Bitters / Seldom Seen Farms Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup)
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Rye
Wilderness Trail Distillery
Nose
Medium spicy rye base with smoke and chili notes from the Hella bitters, accented lightly by bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup.
Palate
The spiciness of Wilderness Trail rye is accentuated by the Hella smoked chili bitters, which deliver heat from capsaicin and smoke character, with subtle maple syrup sweetness providing viscosity and balance.
Finish
A warming, peppery finish with lingering smoke and heat from the bitters, softened slightly by the maple syrup's body.
Overall Score
4.3 / 5
An innovative old-fashioned with an elevated spice profile and smoke character that transforms the classic into a bold, warming cocktail suited for warm weather sipping over ice.
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