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Whiskey Review: Ranger Creek .44 Rye

We review Ranger Creek .44 Rye, a 100% rye whiskey from Texas aged in small barrels and named after the .44-caliber Colt Walker firearm.

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  • Katelyn Best, whisky writer & enthusiast.
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Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
Nose:
Sweeter than I’d expect for a 100% rye expression, opening with caramel and vanilla. Peppery spice quickly follows, along with fruit notes like apricot and apple. Sawdust and hay are also noticeable.
Palate:
Warm nutmeg mingles with some darker fruit—currant or black cherry. I get more vegetal flavors, like hay or even fresh grass, along with a nice bready, grainy note. There’s a fair amount of wood on the palate, though it’s not overly tannic. Conclusion: Overall, I like this whiskey quite a bit. Given the mash bill, it’s a surprisingly smooth, mellow rye, a characteristic perhaps imparted by the bourbon barrels, and it has a pleasant, unique flavor profile. At over $30 for a half size bottle, it’s not cheap, but this is a strong showing for a truly grain-to-glass expression from a relatively young distillery. FINAL SCORE: 89/100 [SHOP FOR A BOTTLE OF RANGER CREEK .44 RYE]
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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.

Katelyn Best

Katelyn Best, a freelance writer based in Portland, Oregon, is a regular contributor to The Whiskey Wash. She has a particular passion for exploring the unique and unconventional aspects of the whisky world.

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