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Whiskey Review: Ransom Rye, Barley, Wheat Whiskey

We review Ransom Rye, Barley, Wheat Whiskey, a new whiskey out of Oregon made from...you guessed it, rye, barley, and wheat.

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Ransom Rye, Barley, Wheat Whiskey

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Appearance:
Nose:
A sweet, single malt nose gives way to a complex, challenging, enticing mix. Bananas, pine needles, soil, wet stones, and even a slight edge of paint thinner. This all works really well together.
Palate:
That foresty feel carries through on the palate. It does start pretty hot, but finishes smooth, with a dryness of grape skins. In fact, it tastes like a very dry red wine that has whiskey in it. There is a chalkiness that doesn’t exist in the mouthfeel, but does so on the palate. The mix of grains, that kind of dustiness of crunchy cereal comes through.It’s quite curious and gratifying. Final Thoughts & Score/Buy A Bottle: Score: 85/100 I like this very much, It’s not your typical whiskey. It’s unusual, but accessible, fun, and easy to drink. It’s a fine mix, well-crafted by a team that obviously cares deeply about what they do.
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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.

Carin Moonin

Carin Moonin swapped a 5th-floor walkup in Hoboken, NJ, for a house in SE Portland a decade ago and hasn't looked back. She appreciates Portland's vibrant whiskey scene, finding it complements both the weather and her mood. Carin enjoys exploring the diverse world of brown liquor and its many facets. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Salon.com, DailyDot.com, Willamette Week, Portland Monthly, and others. When she's not indulging in whiskey or writing about it, you can find Carin running, reading, or on the hunt for free samples in grocery stores.

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