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Boone County Small Batch Rye
Rye — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
January 29, 2021 (edited November 22, 2021)
Single Barrel 5 years old 114 proof, barrel 1
Picked this up at the distillery a couple months ago. Had an enjoyable tour with some tastings at the end. Rye and Bourbon white dog did not suit my fancy. Their 4yo rye showed some promise and their 5yo bourbon needs another year or so to come together.
Boone County has a tight relationship with MGP and I have had some of their single barrel selections. Their 1833 12yo was OMG. Based on that and liking previous MGP bottlings, I got a 5yo single barrel rye .
So, I wrapped up the bottle and took it to my son's in Florida. We always enjoy tasting and critiquing. WOW! Intense nose of green apple, baking spices and a touch of butterscotch. The 114 is deceiving. It's there but way in the background and sneaks up on you. The favor is a velvety version of the nose, a real easy sipper. A nice dry green apple finish that goes and goes.
I left the remainder of the bottle in Florida as my son absolutely loved it. So I bought another in mid December and then he let my wife know how he was nursing the remains of the the bottle along. Since my wife was late in Christmas shopping, she decided the my newly acquired bottle would make a great present for our son. Guess I will have to make another trip to the distillery.
Gonna try a 7yo single barrel wheated MGP bourbon next.
70.0
USD
per
Bottle
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