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Hard Truth Barrel Finish Reserve Cognac, Sauternes, PX Sherry, and PX Brandy Cask Finished Sweet Mash (2024 Blend), 58.4%
Price: ● Issue: Summer 2025 ● Reviewer: ● Category: Rye Whiskey
The four-cask grape-heavy barrel finish brings deep notes of raisins, berries, and cassis to the nose, with a pleasantly overripe undercurrent of well-seasoned oak. On the palate grape juice, cinnamon, and sweet mint crowd more subtle flavors to the side, giving this a bright and fruity core. With water, more vanilla sweetness and floral flavors come to the fore. Overall, deeply flavorful and built around its four-cask regimen. (Release date: 9/24)