Alexander-G-bor-Szokolyai
Willett Family Estate Bottled 3 Year Straight Rye
Rye — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
November 1, 2017 (edited February 16, 2019)
Blind tasting sample from Aaron Stark.
Thank you!
Nose: Sherry and tawny port. Overripe plums and figs.
Palate:
Same overripe stewed fruit. Salt and minerality. Chlorides, calcium, and light sulphur. Oily slick texture but medium-light body. Estery and alcoholic but clean, not fusel, hot, or solventy.
Finish: more fermented character. Fruit skins, coriander seed. Vegetable oil. Perfume spice, lavender and mace.
Overall, I enjoyed how unique and harmonious the fermented fruit character was even if there wasn't a ton of complexity. The flavors were deep and they worked with the texture and body almost masterfully.
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