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Whiskey Review: Butcher Jones Arizona Straight Rye

We review Butcher Jones Arizona Straight Rye, distilled from a mash bill of "North American rye, 2-row barley and just a kiss of corn" by an Arizona distillery and bottled at around 126 proof.

OVERALL RATING

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Butcher Jones Arizona Straight Rye

Tasting Notes

About:

Cask strength at 63.2%ABV, Straight Rye (minimum 2 years old) with barley and corn, 750mL.
Appearance:
Deep amber.
Nose:
Caramel dipped green apple, tingling alcohol, dry hay, pecan and cayenne, touch of coca cola.
Palate:


Finish:
Comments:
This whiskey has a lovely nose and proofs down to a pretty nice sipper, but it doesn’t wow me enough to score higher than a 3. While the cask strength does show the barrel very well, it is a bit too hot to enjoy at the 63.2% it’s bottled at. The palate is good, but not incredibly complex. rnrnOverall a nice whiskey worth trying, but I’d be curious to try it their other products. This expression has scored highly at the San Francisco World Spirits and New York World Wine & Spirits competitions so there’s a chance I’m missing something here.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Cameron Holck

After graduating with an engineering degree in Colorado, Cameron Holck found his true calling in the hospitality industry. He pursued his love of the outdoors to the Pacific Northwest, where he continues his dedication to bartending and serves as a sales representative for Four Roses Bourbon. Cameron believes that a night out is defined by the quality of hospitality and strives to enhance that experience with a fantastic drink (likely whiskey) in your hand.

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