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Barrell Rye Private Release Cask Strength Barbados Rum Cask Finished (Batch 1R00), 59.31%

Price: 100 Issue: Winter 2023 Reviewer: David Fleming Category: Rye Whiskey

Vanilla sweetness on the nose, along with spicy rye dryness and hints of sliced bananas. The palate is notably rich and viscous, with vanilla cream and marshmallow. The finish offers waves of peach tart and other fruit, more vanilla, a hint of dark chocolate, and great length. A high-proof rye that’s remarkably smooth and gentle, with vanilla flavors in the lead, and rye spice ever-present but taking a back seat.