Kentucky Owl 11 Year Rye (Batch #1)

Dark copper in color and a rich, dark, fruity nose with some obvious heat. There’s even some old wood on the nose if you work at it hard enough. Whatever it is, the aroma seems to be setting me up for a sumptuous treat. First taste is sweet and hot with a nice long burn. There’s plenty of wood to be had on the backend (😟I know...but the statement is still valid). My nose wanted it to be a tad thicker and oilier, but no complaints here. Every sip gets progressively better as it settles down. As expected, a few drops of water adds fruit characteristics (especially citrus notes at the back/top of my mouth) and a creamier mouthfeel. Surprisingly though, the pleasant burn is still strong and steady. 4.27.

If George T Stagg was a rye it would be this. That is all...

clove, citrus, spice, long heat. points off for being sourced & pricey but it's fantastic.

Nose: Black cherry, cinnamon. Taste: Black pepper, cinnamon, marzipan

This review is for Batch 2. It is really quite good, just not worth the cost or the hype. I can’t see how they justify the huge leap in price from Batch 1 to Batch 2. Many better Rye options out there with lower price points and no mystery on sourcing.