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Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Rye
Rye — Kentucky , USA
Reviewed
October 31, 2018 (edited August 20, 2020)
Pour: Chilled in glen cairn with one small cube. Open for 15 minutes
Nose: (4.0) Not overpowering alcohol for proof. Sweet and bakery-like. Vanilla and rye dominate.
Palate (4.25): Rye is upfront with bakery spice and cinnamon. Mellows to an almost gingersnap flavor when the spice kicks in.
Finish (4.25): Gingersnap turns a bit citrusy, alcohols comes in to warm the senses. Smooth and lasting lemon poppyseed muffin type finish.
Overall (4.25/5) This is a good rye. Bit pricey for a single barrel rye of 6 years but worth it.
65.0
USD
per
Bottle
Lemont
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Agreed. It's steep but sooooo good!