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Found North Cask Strength Rye Whisky Single Barrel (Season 001, Barrel 005)
Canadian — Canada, Canada
Reviewed
August 24, 2023 (edited November 5, 2023)
Finished in PX Sherry
Grain 66% Rye, 30% Corn, 4% Barley
57.1% ABV (114.2 proof)
Season 1 Barrel 005
Aroma - explosion of fruits. Tons of citrus notes here.. orange peel, hint of lemon pepper seasoning. Getting lots of dark cherry notes here as well. Rye is more bubblegum forward. As it opens, I’m getting lots of breakfast notes here. Blueberry pancakes with syrup all over. Absolutely phenomenal nose. Candle-worthy
Taste - There is a quick hit of caramel and vanilla at the front of the palate but then a bomb of sherry notes goes off mid-palate that continues on with the finish. Strawberries, grapes and cherries very evident. The finish is long, and the older aged whiskies really pop here. Tons of old oak with a nice rye component and slight hint of maple syrup.
Overall - My first FN offering and this bottle does not disappoint at all. Really nice viscosity and extremely dessert-like. You forget that this is 114.2 because it is extremely gentle and smooth. It honestly drinking closer to 90 proof in my opinion. The hug is almost non-existent. This bottle is worth every penny and then some at its price point of $100.
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