PopeWhiskeyJack
Locke + Co Aspen Aged Rye Single Barrel
Rye — USA
Reviewed
October 23, 2024 (edited October 29, 2024)
Received a sample from a friend.
Glass: Glencairn, rested 15 minutes.
Color: Medium-dark amber.
Nose: Maple syrup, some oak, and dark fruit.
Palate: Big spicy cinnamon notes overpower any hint of subtlety. Thick mouthfeel with a bit of sticky sweetness on the tip of the tongue.
Finish: Very warm and very long.
Splash: No new flavors are revealed and the spicy cinnamon note is barely tamed.
Overall: 8.5/10 - Even knowing the mashbill and proof, I was still surprised by how hot this drinks. Some more time in oak would have evened out some of the rough edges, but I like where this is going. Would make an excellent cocktail.
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