Bourbon/Rye Review #36: Redemption 10 Year Rye Barrel Proof Batch 2
Redemption Rye is MGP rye, which I am a fan of. I don't know if there is a better value in whisky than the half gallon of Bulleit Rye for $40. This should be like that, but older and barrel proof. I recently had the Bulleit 12 year rye and it seemed to turn more vanilla and lose its rye spice. Lets see how this guy tastes.
Color - Dark Caramel
Nose - Dill, vanilla, rye spice, pickle juice, caramel
Taste - Rye spice, dill, sweetness, apples
Mouthfeel - Big
Finish - Dill, rye spice, vanilla, syrup
Finish Length - Long
Overall - 4/7 - If you are looking for Bulleit rye, but bigger, this is right up your alley. Its got dill, its got rye spice and its got a little more barrel influence with the wood. This is very enjoyable but really not worth the premium of 4x Bulleit rye for me. I am glad I got to try it but I would pass on buying a bottle.
Rating system is price influenced as it is based on my shopping decisions when buying a bottle.
7 Best in Show
6 Worthy of consistent spot in my collection
5 Worth picking up a bottle at MSRP
4 I might order at a bar
3 I would drink it happily if offered
2 Whiskey on the rocks
1 Flawed/astringent - I won't be drinking it again
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