Excerpt: The mid-palate introduces a little chili pepper and some barrel char heading into a light, yet creamy, medium-length finish with lingering notes of flamed orange peel.
Excerpt: Slam dunk from Wilderness Trail. The combination of this and Mic Drop Rye are clear signals that Wilderness Trail Rye barrels are drinking right and now in their prime.
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House Review
Intro:
Distilled by Wilderness Trail, this barrel proof rye was pulled from a single barrel and bottled at barrel proof with no filtering.
Nose:
Rich cream, cinnamon, clove, brown sugar and toffee.
Taste:
Sweet rye character, a hint of spice. Bold brown sugar notes, toffee, waffle cone, some coppery metallic rye spice. Rich mouthfeel.
Finish:
Long finish. Sweet creme brûlée, toffee, clove and cinnamon.
Overall:
Slam dunk from Wilderness Trail. The combination of this and Mic Drop Rye are clear signals that Wilderness Trail Rye barrels are drinking right and now in their prime.
Score:
7
By t8ke
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