Barrell Single Barrel Rye
“Joe’s Playlist” Track #4 Honey Badger V416
Canadian Rye Single Barrel Whiskey
74.15% ABV
$130
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What the Blender Says
“Honey Badger!” sounds cute, but don’t mess with it. This 14-year-old Canadian Rye clocks in at 148.3 proof. It has a charming nose of honey and white flowers, but like it’s namesake, it devours its prey. There are only 72 bottles of “Honey Badger!”, so act fast!
What Gary Says
Nose: Charred oak, honey, caramel, savory herbal notes, orange with a mineral note.
Palate: Warm, sweet with mint, caramel, savory notes with orange, cinnamon, pepper and nutmeg.
Finish: Moderately long, drying with oak and caramel.
Comments: A really robust and intense rye, with some sweetness but a lot of savory spice going on. Love that balance! The sample bottle I received didn’t note the details (I thought the nose was ‘a tad hot’ but given the ABV, it really isn’t!). This is a lovely rye whiskey, and takes water really well, thickening up, amping the orange and caramel notes, while toning the edges (but not taming it too much). Only 72 bottles, so probably won’t find this again, but if you run across it in the wild – don’t be afraid of the honey badger!