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Proof & Wood The Stranger 7 Year Polish Whiskey
Rye — Poland
Reviewed
May 21, 2022 (edited March 14, 2024)
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The Stranger Polish Rye Review: Tasting Notes
Eye: Pure amber.
Nose: Gentle, clean rye flavor. Warm underlying spices. There’s a different scent there, bready, specifically rye crusts. White grape sweetness on the back. The nose is powerful, making its way to my tongue before it ever touches my lips.
Palate: Spicy, but again there’s clearly something different. Great rye crust, caraway, and dark caramel. Quite savory in some ways with a buttery quality. Mouthfeel is thin-to-medium, the sweet and savory caraway seed baked and rested. Herbal and floral rye sticks on the tongue with a mild coating on the entire palate.
Finish: Sweeter and fruitier than the nose or palate, introducing apricot jam and toasted nutmeg.
Overall: If you need proof of how different strains of grain taste differently, look no further. I liked it more and more as I sipped. It’s clearly a departure from what I’m used to. I want to try this again and again with different ryes alongside and in a rye-forward cocktail like a Manhattan. This was a lot of fun to drink and I encourage you to try it if you can find it.
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