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Whiskey Review: Ranger Creek Rimfire Single Malt

We review Ranger Creek Rimfire Single Malt, a beer-inspired Texan craft release whiskey made with mesquite-smoked grain.

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Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
Deep gold—not unlike the gunmetal of the Winchester 1866’s receiver
Nose:
Unlike the distillery’s tasting notes, my first impression consisted largely of savory flavors. It’s smoky and dense, with black and white pepper, dried chile, and something like prosciutto. After a few minutes in the glass, I got some baking-type spice and a little of the tropical fruit cited by the distillery.
Palate:
Fairly light in body, with more of the savory, smoky notes I got on the nose. I also noticed some more fruit notes, like apricot, as well as a dash of chocolate. Conclusion: Overall, I quite like this single malt. It provides enough complexity to give you something to think about, while still coming across as light and approachable. I only wish I could’ve tasted it blind: I was definitely envisioning scenes from cattle drives and hearing Marty Robbins in my head as I took notes, and when I say this whiskey brings to mind a piping-hot plate of turkey mole, I’m not totally confident I wasn’t influenced by the cowboy-themed name and label. In any case, this is a tasty, approachable, but interesting expression. FINAL SCORE: 89/100
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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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