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Barrell Seagrass
Rye — (bottled in) Kentucky, Multiple Countries
Reviewed
May 21, 2022 (edited October 26, 2022)
Batch 4 / 59.92%
Nose - Dried apricots, candy peach gummy rings, sugar cane, molasses (w/ water) Less fruit, more caramel, cinnamon, more toasted sugar cane
Taste - Dried apricots, rye spice, hint of dill/mint, caramel, fresh pressed sugar cane juice, grilled pineapple, lightly drying (w/ water) Fresh apricots, sweet oranges, gentle dill/mint vibes, grilled sugar cane, grilled pineapple
Finish - Apricots, caramel, molasses, lightly drying leather (w/ water) Same
Score - 90/100
Final Thoughts - This is a prime example of where the finishing casks really stand out in the final product. The apricot brandy really dominates this, but the rum and Madeira help balance it out a bit. There remains a bit of the nice dill/mint vibe I typically get from most rye whiskies as well as a tiny bit of that rye "bite" or spice. This was just all around super unique and just really vibes well with my palate. My personal preference with this is to add a bit of water as it brings out these grilled pineapple notes as well as this sweet grilled sugar cane notes (like from those grilled shrimp paste covered sugar cane sticks) that's just super unique.
Would I drink it if offered? - Yes
Would I specifically order it? - Yes
Would I buy a bottle? - I tried it at a friend's place & it convinced me to buy this bottle
NOTE - All reviews are done without factoring in price.
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@PBMichiganWolverine I’m wondering the same thing. So much going on. I hope to get back to it soon and leave some type of review.
@BDanner I tried when it first came out, but wasn’t a fan. Wondering if it’s improved since, or maybe my taste buds just aren’t evolved enough to handle the myriad of flavors. The 20yr version though , was spectacular
I think mine is Batch 3 and I'm having a hard time getting into it to leave a review. So many notes going on, it really is hard to pin down.