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Kentucky Owl The Wiseman Rye
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Distiller:
Bardstown Bourbon Co.
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Bottler:
Kentucky Owl
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ABV:
50.4%%
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Age:
NAS
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Price:
$$$$$
- Raided Score: 86
- Publication: Drinkhacker
- Excerpt: In the end, this one turns out to be a fairly straightforward and well-constructed rye whiskey, in need of a little more age to make it a good sipper but definitely bold and flavorful enough for an elevated cocktail.
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- Raided Score: 66
- Publication: The Bourbon Finder
- Excerpt: In the end, I feel like this product is fine. It’s not truly exciting me, but there is nothing wrong with it.
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- Raided Score: 76
- Publication: Breaking Bourbon
- Excerpt: The Wiseman Rye offers a unique flavor profile that balances sweet and spice with a dash of earthy funk in the middle.
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- Raided Score: 88
- Publication: Whiskey Raiders
- Excerpt: Punchy rye from Kentucky? Pour another.
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Intro:
An April 2022 release, The Wiseman Rye joins the Kentucky Owl lineup alongside The Wiseman Bourbon. The 10-proof bump over The Wiseman Bourbon has us excited to taste this.
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Nose:
Bold rye spice, tons of honey, ginger, sweet cream and a pop of herbal funk, orange peel and acidity.
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Taste:
Moderate mouthfeel, rich rye character, brown sugar, orange peel and a touch of anise and black tea. It’s punchy, the ABV hides nicely behind maple, caramel, fresh rye bread.
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Finish:
Long finish, the best part for certain, great combination of sweetness, rye spice and pleasant oakiness.
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Overall:
While the bourbon was just fine, this rye reaches well beyond it, in no small part due to bump in proof and a pleasant tannin influence. Punchy rye from Kentucky? Pour another.
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Score:
6
- Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources