Woodinville Straight 100% Rye Ruby Port Cask Finish (2022 Harvest Release)

Nose - Caramel, cinnamon, leather, dark chocolate covered raisins, grape skins, cloves Taste - Cinnamon heat/spice, cherry twizzlers, dark chocolate, caramel, hint of leather, cloves Finish - Lingering cherry sweet, ginger/cinnamon tingle/heat, caramel, dark cherry/raisin sweet Score - 91/100 Final Thoughts - This was a very good port finished rye and I have a feeling they made a wise decision to proof this down before bottling as I think it might have been a bit on the hot side or maybe even a bit too sweet if they hadn't. The port influence is definitely there, but it isn't overpowering. It has been a while since I've had their proofed down rye, but I forgot how much soft chocolate note I get from their stuff and it's fantastic. This is great to sip on neat and I can see this working very well in cocktails too in that it'd add a nice cherry and chocolate note to whatever cocktail you were mixing. This would also be great next to a campfire too. Would I drink it if offered? - Yes Would I specifically order it? - Yes Would I buy a bottle? - Yes NOTE - All reviews are done without factoring in price.

5 / 8 /2023

Carmel, spicy

A very well balanced rye. Sweet florals to the nose. Dark cherry notes upfront with a transition into a spicy rye finish. Mellow with plenty of flavor.