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Wilderness Trail Settlers Select Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Barrel Proof Rye, 48.5%

Price: 62 Issue: Fall 2018 Reviewer: David Fleming Category: Rye Whiskey

Orange, banana, and nutmeg lead on the nose, along with a subtle note of cigar box. A smooth, chocolaty palate melds with maple syrup, caramel, allspice, and more tobacco. Water brings out heat and more spiciness, with orange and chocolate notes reprising on a long finish. The ABV here is lower than most barrel-proof whiskeys, but make no mistake: this one can stand up to the best of them.