Kentucky Owl 10 Year Rye (Batch #3)

Pleasant enough. Good mix of flavors and nice rye presence but none of the wonderful rich flavors of Balcones Texas Rye or Hillrock double cask . Not worth it and doesn’t live up to its rating for me. ‘Experts’ seem to favor weaker flavors.

Citrus and caramel on nose. Some pepper spice and a little mint.

You DO NOT need this bottle...but its very good. The nose is vanilla and clove for miles with yards of pickle and spearmint. The tastes has that boutique chili powder infused milk chocolate vibe. There is also a cinnamon cake foundation to the "spicy chocolate" ... This 57% rye is not the "Wise Mans Rye" at this price, but it will most likely compete if not blow away other rye's you blind with it... Bought this for a celebratory reason - which is a wife aimed excuse...but it is not worth a domestic dispute 5.0 - go out and buy all of the stock you can find. 4.0 - must buy at least one bottle before you die. 3.0 - solid, must try at a bar, or mooch from a friend. 2.0 - didn't like it, you may. 1.0 - you may have the palate of my dog, and he licks his own ass.