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Governor's Reserve Taos Lightning Straight Rye Whiskey
Rye
KGB Spirits // (bottled in) New Mexico, USA
Taos Lightning is a reboot by KGB Spirits of one of the oldest American whiskey brands. It was originally distilled in 1820 by Simon Turley of Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico, popularized by southwestern settlers, fur trappers, and Native Americans.
Turley was killed in the Taos Pueblo Revolt of 1847, and now the brand rides again. It's made from 95% rye with 5% wheat, aged at least 4 years in new, charred oak in a warehouse at a high, dry mountain elevation that is open to the elements.
Taos Lightning is a reboot by KGB Spirits of one of the oldest American whiskey brands. It was originally distilled in 1820 by Simon Turley of Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico, popularized by southwestern settlers, fur trappers, and Native Americans. Turley was killed in the Taos Pueblo Revolt of 1847, and now the brand rides again. It's made from 95% rye with 5% wheat, aged at least 4 years in new, charred oak in a warehouse at a high, dry mountain elevation that is open to the elements.
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abv45.0
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RyeUnlike bourbon, rye whiskey can be made anywhere in the world. But if made in the US, the mash bill recipe must be at least 51% rye and it must be aged in new, charred oak barrels with no age requirement. Elsewhere, the rye whiskey will be made keeping the country of origin's rules regarding the recipe and minimum aging.
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Cask Typenew, charred American oak
Tasting Notes
"The aging environment produces a light-bodied, refreshing style of rye. The typical spice flavors are more subtle, allowing a delicate floral essence to blossom with notes of green tea, grapefruit peel, thyme and chive blossoms. The wheat in the mash bill contributes light honey sweetness, all tied together with Wheaties cereal flavors. "
Added by
Amanda Schuster
Score
88