Tastes

This stuff is quite common in Ohio so I've put off trying it for a good while. I was kind of hoping it wouldn't be this good. I can see why it's sought after now; however, I wouldn't pay more than $50 for it. But it is excellent - really quite exceptional. I would like to try the Full Proof now but I can't imagine the 7 proof points is that significant to warrant secondary prices. Fortunately, the Full Proof is a lottery item in Ohio so I have the slightest chance of getting a bottle once a year at MSRP - "So you're telling me there's a chance..."

This is excellent - really quite exceptional. Finishes sweet with a banana bread-like characteristic. This pint bottle was purchased at the distillery bottle shop in Lynchburg, TN for $39.99. Barrel No.: 20-01371 Bottling Date: 2-10-22 Barrel House: 2-28 128.4 proof

The most fruit forward OBSV I’ve had. Excellent - really quite exceptional. Gallenstein Selection #11 7 years, 11 months Warehouse: PS Barrel: 52-6E

This is very good - a cut above. A nice little step up from the standard offering. Singe barrel from Bedrock Liquors in Battle Ground, Indiana - December 2021.

2oz sample from an acquaintance. Strong notes of tea in which I’m not a fan. Bad - multiple flaws.

This is perfect. Excellent pick by Gallenstein. OESQ — 9 years, 11 months — warehouse LE — barrel 87-2K — 57.6%

This is perfect. The nose and the palate mesh together incredibly well and the finish hits perfectly. • Gallenstein Selection #19 • Distilled: 11/18/09 • Dumped: 03/02/20 • Bottled: 03/30/20 • Barrel: 19-1720 • Warehouse: F • Floor: 6

Love how this one starts off nice and spicy then finishes quite mellow. Incredible - an all time favorite. OBSK — 9 years, 4 months — warehouse QN — barrel 10-3S — 58.8%

Received this as a blind sample from an acquaintance. There’s definitely something of a funk on the nose and palate. I though it was kind of smoky so I thought maybe it was High West campfire. For me this is sub-par - not bad, but better exists.

My parents picked this up from me thinking I’d enjoy it while on their trip to Glacier National Park. For a non-chilled filtered three year rye, it’s surprisingly great - well above average. They nailed it! Batch 20H15 bottled at 118 proof.