Union Horse Barrel Strength Reunion Rye

Musty nose with scent of caramel and molasses. Licorice and heat on the tail. Baking spices, white pepper, a bit of rye bread.

Julep barrel pick at 131 proof. Complex front with lots of baking spices. Long finish with a hint of licorice.

Classic rye notes at barrel strength. My bottle is a 375, batch 2, bottle 399, 112.3 proof. This has been aged only 18 months, but comes across as at least 3 years because of aging in small Misssouri oak barrels. At barrel strength this is rye whiskey on steroids. I have as yet to make an old fashion or a Manhattan with it, but I am sure it would shine through. When you add a few drops of water to lower it to somewhere around 100 proof (my estimate), this is quite wonderful, the heat is decreased markedly but the spice and grass of a rye come through beautifully. This is a good 100% rye. From what I can ascertain this is basically a Kansas City region product so far. However, checking at www.wine-seacher.com I found a couple of distributors that ship to some of the US states. I hope you are lucky to be found in one of the lucky states.

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