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Red Line Toasted New Oak Barrel Finished Single Barrel (No. TR118), 57%

Price: 90 Issue: Winter 2022 Reviewer: Shane English Category: Rye Whiskey

This rustic rye hits hard with a punchy nose of dried cinnamon, pithy orange peel, and lemon zest. The palate surges with a big wave of flavor leading with new wood, high-cacao dark chocolate, chocolate oranges, vanilla bean, and a pronounced pepperiness. The finish skids into more new oak, dark chocolate, and vanilla. Overall this is a bold pour that hits hard, even after adding water.