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Whistlepig 10 Year Small Batch Rye
Rye — (bottled in) Vermont, Canada
Reviewed
November 22, 2019 (edited November 27, 2019)
I've been wanting to try some WP products for a while, and I saw this in the mini-section behind the counter today. It's a Friday and I figured it was as good a time as any to treat myself. ($6.99 for 50 ml)
Nose: Musty grass/hay for days, and a ton of cracked black pepper. Sweetness shows up after a bit, the closest I can get is a creamy vanilla vibe.
Taste: A rush of flavor instantly. Sugar (waves of it) starts you off and transitions into this herbal bitterness. Pipe tobacco. Rye bread. Dry barrel notes as well.
Finish: It’s dry, but it packs a punch and it lingers. There’s a harshness from the rye, but some sweet citrus notes show up at the end to give it a very pleasant balance.
Overall: I find myself being very hit or miss on Rye. This isn’t my preference with flavor profiles, but I can appreciate it as being very high quality. Complex, rich and just interesting overall. It’s enough to get me trying some other Whistle Pig products.
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