Uncle Nearest Single Barrel — Batch 002 Straight Rye Whiskey
The Data
Category Whiskey
Sub-Category Straight Rye Whiskey
Origin Tennessee
Retail Price $89
ABV 59%
Score 4.5 Stars/Exceptional! +
In the Glass
Appearance
Brilliant, deep amber color.
Aromatics
The nose is filled with the scents of baked apples and caramel with waves of maple, brown baking spices, vanilla cream, and black pepper.
Flavor
The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a honey and caramel-centric core with generous spice and pepper accents followed by hints of sandalwood, apple skin, and almond fudge.
Intensity & Texture
Full-bodied and amazingly intense while showing remarkable finesse considering the alcohol strength and the spicy rye flavors.
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