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Wigle American Rye Kilted Cask
Not stated Minimum 1 year in Laphroaig casks (preceded by aging in new and used cooperage) Rye Wigle Whiskey Pittsburgh, PA 95% malted rye, 5% malted barley (organic)
Nose

Smoky, wood fire/wood stove smoke (cleaner than campfire), peat, orange citrus, campfire qualities

Palate

Nutty, toasted almonds, smoked toasted almonds, citrus present, honey sweetness, orange marmalade, not overly peaty, smoky complexity without pungency

Finish

Smoky warmth, nutty persistence, citrus lingering

Noteworthy
A distinctive bridge between bourbon and peaty Scotch that showcases malted rye's potential, offering peat smoke and honey sweetness in balanced measure.
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Tasted on Episode 218 Wigle Whiskey