Whiskey Thief Distilling Single Barrel Rye Whiskey (Barrel Strength, 5 Year)
115.8 proof
5 years
Rye
Whiskey Thief Distilling
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65% rye, 30% malted rye, 5% malted barley
Nose
Bright and fresh with herbaceous character.
Palate
Prominent spearmint and wintergreen lifesaver notes with stone fruit sweetness and candy-like qualities from the malted grain components. Bold and spicy yet accessible at barrel strength.
Finish
Clean and herbaceous with lingering mint and spice.
Overall Score
4.2 / 5
A vibrant, minty high-rye expression that demonstrates how Kentucky rye can age into candy-like sweetness while maintaining bold spice and herbal complexity.
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Perfection
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