Castle & Key 2021 Rye Whiskey REVIEW

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Castle & Key 2021 Batch 1 Rye Whiskey (101 Proof)

Notes: Earlier this summer I was blessed with a private tour of the old E.H. Taylor distillery renovated by Castle & Key distillery. It was an amazing experience and I was equally excited to sample all 3 of the rye whiskeys they had released to date. This bottle was purchased on site at the conclusion of the tour and tastings, my favorite of the 3 available at the time...

Fair Bottle Value: $45 (price paid : $35)

Color: medium dark amber

Nose: bubblegum, rye spice, grape, banana & oak

Palate: spicy rye kicks things off with additional cracked black peppercorn heat, oak, cherry, vanilla

Finish: med / long : oak, caramel, cherry, menthol

Rating: 4.5/5

Recommend: Yes : I love this rye for the all around complexity it offers. The nose is a complete rollercoaster. Thr palate is simple, quickly transforming into a powerful and long dark peppery finish that hugs and lingers all over your mouth, cheeks & tongue.  Drinkers who enjoy bold, higher proof, spicy rye's will like this release. It drinks much warmer than the published 101 proof, closer to a 120+ by mouth feel that is nearer to my preference and whiskey heart.



Opinions expressed are the personal experience and works of the author "Ike Gilbert" and are based upon the sampling of one unique bottle among many. Skol.

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