Templeton Rye Barrel Strength 2018
Straight Rye Whiskey
57.2% ABV
$60-$70
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What the Bottle* Says
Limited Bottling 2018
This special addition to the Templeton family is a barrel strength edition matured to perfection in flame charred American oak barrels. Natural, non-chill filtered and bottled at 57.2% ABV, this limited release is bursting with rye spice and black pepper giving way to summer fruits, butterscotch and oak. Templeton Rye Barrel Strength is both complex and intriguing and represents the expression in its purest form. This exquisite whiskey is a fitting tribute and salute to the town of Templeton – a small town with a strong spirit.
Produced and Bottled By:
Templeton Rye Spirits, LLC. Templeton, IA
Distilled in Indiana
* The Templeton Distillery website makes no mention of this whiskey.
What Gary Says
Nose: Bright with mint, eucalyptus, lime, dill, ginger, subtle vanilla and pear.
Palate: Rich thick mouthfeel, orange spice with cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper, honey and mint.
Finish: Moderately long with citrus notes, pepper and mint.
Comments: This is a really nice, barrel proof rye. Although I don’t care for the lack of transparency (which is putting it mildly) from Templeton, and might not support them financially (this bottle was gifted), the whiskey itself is pretty delicious. And if you don’t care about the backstory and just want a decent high-proof rye, I think this fits the bill. A bit of water thickens, and damps down the edges nicely bringing out more sweetness.