Fafnir187
Reviewed
August 11, 2021 (edited March 21, 2022)
Another MGP 95/5 rye, but I’m a little curious as to what the blenders at Barrell can pull off.
Nose is full of spearmint, pine, lemongrass, and basil with a hint of graham cracker crust underneath. Definitely a sprucey affair.
Palate pretty much matches the nose exactly with some richer honey in place of the graham cracker, but all other elements are present. Some camphor, menthol, and peppermint as well. Flavors definitely come in swinging, so that’s a plus.
Finish is more mint with some pink peppercorn (closer to chili pepper than black pepper) And therein lies the rub; there is a lot of “sameness” here. Mouthfeel shows the youth of this product as it’s quite grainy.
Ultimately a bit of a miss for me, as this lacks some complexity and depth and has a few rough edges. It’s not bad, but it needs…something, and I’m guessing that something is a bit more age. At $58, there are better rye options out there. Not a rebuy for me.
58.0
USD
per
Bottle