Templeton Rye 6 Year

A complex, Rye Whiskey by MGP Indiana Distillery; made using winter & spring rye grains, then double distilled before being aged in American white oak barrels made in Missouri. Templeton Rye Spirits Templeton 6 Year Old Rye Whiskey ... In 2010, Templeton set aside a couple of handpicked casks & bottled the Whiskey 6 years later at 91.5 proof. It has an aromatic birth with notes of butterscotch, flowers & rye spices; while a rich & fruity life adds notes of cinnamon, brown sugar, apple, rose, mint & a hint of toasty oak; that leads to a spicy death of medium length, with notes of caramel, cinnamon & burnt sugar. August 2020 / July 2022

On the nose this offering is a lot of citrus, cream soda, vanilla, and mint. The palate is not reflective of the nose and drinks on the spicey side. The spices are not overpowering but do coat the back of the throat with some burnt caramel and toffee notes coating the roof of the mouth. The citrus and cream soda notes are no where to be found. The finish is of medium length and not at all unpleasant. It would not rank as a great rye but does make for an easy sipper and an excellent option for an Old Fashioned or other rye cocktail. Too many better ryes for far less money to consider repurchasing. Nose: 3.75/5 Taste: 3/5 Overall: 3.25/5 Repurchase: No Type: Mixer/Daily Sipper

Incredible rye, explosion of flavor, notes of butterscotch vanilla and fruits. Nice smooth spices on the finish.