Silverthorn Reserve Blender’s Art Rye Blend 10 Years (Batch 1)
Silverthorn Reserve Blender’s Art Rye Blend 10 Years (Batch 1)
Straight Rye Whiskey
56.5% ABV
$100
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We would like to thank Silverthorn Reserve and The Whiskey Bard for sending us a sample to review.
What the Producer Says
This blend of 8 barrels brings together 13-year high-rye, with 10-year high-rye, 10-year low-rye, and 1 barrel of 10-year high-rye double oak. The nose is reminiscent of a cinnamon pastry with vanilla icing. The palate moves from caramels and brown sugar into soft baking spices before seamlessly finishing with rich, sweet oak.
COMPOSITION:
• 12% – 13Y – 95R Straight Rye Whiskey – Indiana
• 36% – 10Y – 95R Straight Rye Whiskey – Indiana
• 37% – 10Y – 51R Straight Rye Whiskey – Indiana
• 15% – 10Y – DO – 95R Straight Rye Whiskey – Indiana
Cask Strength. Non-chill filtered. Hand bottled. Batch size: 8 barrels. 113 Proof (56.5% ABV).
What Gary Says
Nose: Brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon roll, mint and oak.
Palate: Caramel, honey, mint, cinnamon, pepper, oak and a hint of dark chocolate.
Finish: Moderate, drying with oak, pepper spice and honey.
Comments: This is not as sharp as the Remus Repeal Reserve Rye, but similarly takes water well. I was surprised at the mashbill, as this is much more rounded than most other 95% rye mashbills. A bit of water brings out some orange zest on the nose and thickens the mouthfeel nicely, bringing out brown sugar and chocolate.
Rating: Stands Out
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