Kentucky Owl 11 Year Rye (Batch #2)

An initial and immediate nose of honeydew. the most subtle and balanced nose of baked goods and warm unleavened dough. the slightest bit of cardamom and allspice. a barely-there hint of brine. such a smooth and clean taste. peanut shells and cinnamon. creamy mouthfeel. more cinnamon and sugar. slight orange aftertaste. 9/10.

Very robust rye whiskey. Spicy rye on the palate with maraschino cherries and vanilla. I get a bit of caramel as I sit and drink the glass over time. I feel like it needs 20-30 minutes to breathe before all the flavors truly arrive. Great smokey notes and barrel char that persist in the very long finish. The finish in this whiskey is superlatively long - it persists and lingers for hours in my mouth if I don't drink anything else or eat something strongly flavored - excellent spice, smoke, and barrel char. My only complaint about this whiskey is the price. It runs about $200 in my market. I feel like it should be more in the $120-130 range, but it's fantastic if not a bit too expensive.