Made it through another Monday, time for Day 13 of 24 Days of Whisk(e)y. Tonight I'm having Wild Turkey Rare Breed Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, 56.1% ABV. I like the standard Wild Turkey Rye - will I like the barrel proof big brother?
On the nose, I get caramel, citrus, apple, some baking spice, and a touch of dill in the back, especially if I let it set for a bit. The taste I get caramel toffee, black pepper, touch of rye spice, and some mint. The finish I get some rye spice, hot cinnamon and it lingers for some time.
With water, the nose has more citrus for me, while I get some wood on the taste and finish, but otherwise pretty similar, good either way. Overall, I probably like the Willett 4 Year Rye I have better, but this holds its own versus other higher proof, rated 3.75 / 5.0, cheers!
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