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Whiskey Thief Mayday Rye 2025
146 proof 7 years Rye Whiskey Thief Louisville, KY $?
Nose

Prominent cinnamon and oak with barrel char; bark and rock candy sweetness layering beneath.

Palate

Hot proof is well-managed; cinnamon and oak char dominate with spicy barrel character; punchy but not aggressively burning.

Finish

Lingering spice and barrel char without excessive heat given the extremely high proof.

Above average
A big, bold rye that wears its extreme proof with surprising restraint, delivering excellent barrel char and spice character that justifies the intensity.
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