Riverboat Rye Spirit Unfiltered Whiskey 40% Vol. 1l

This rye was an impulse buy as we had never heard of it and simply picked it off the shelf. Very little is known about this rye other than the fact that it is bottled in Bardstown Kentucky (home of bishop flaget) one of the first four dioceses in the United States. 

We knew that the rye would be an adventure because of its age but we certainly didn’t expect the fierce debate that would ensue over its merits! 40% abv 80 proof 

tasting notes: 

Colour: summer wheat with tint of orange. 

Aroma: initially flavors of spice and fruit, especially apricot. New wood flavors become more prominent upon opening. The scent of new wood was in the background throughout. 

Palate: initial shock with strong spice giving way to fresh citrus and young wood finish. Fairly harsh on the initial finish, but not altogether unpleasant on the pallet.