Nose- cereal bar, some cocoa nibs, and a vibrant yet citrusy peach. Kind of like that found in white peaches
Palate- there is a slightly chemical off taste to it, like I get in Roundstone Rye. It is sweetened though by the finishing barrel. I was expecting more richness and perhaps a deeper, juicer flavor. I get some of that, but would have liked more of that fruit peach flavor and less of the skin. A bit citrusy and less fruitforward.
Finish- short and a tad uneventful.
Overall- A good attempt for a craft distillery, their flagship rye, and an interesting choice for finishing barrel. I was hoping for a more juicier, fruitier peach, but this was more like rye whiskey in which peach skins were soaked and then strained out. It is also a bit thin. On the upside it is a very interesting riff! Something not many other distilleries are doing as they fear going off the more trusted wine barrel and rum barrel finishes.
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