Whiskey Thief Mayday Rye 2025
146 proof
7 years
Rye
Whiskey Thief
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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.
Noteworthy
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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Forgettable
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