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Whiskey Review: Redemption Barrel Proof Rye

We review Redemption Barrel Proof 10 Year Rye, a 10 year old American rye whiskey with a mash bill that's 95% rye.

OVERALL RATING

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Redemption Barrel Proof 10 Year Rye

Tasting Notes

About:

116.2 Proof, Aged 10 years, Mash bill: 95% rye, 5% malted barley, 750ml, $95
Appearance:
Like soft caramel, very gold where the light shines through.
Nose:
Fresh herb pops up here briefly, then moves into a punch of green apple. The finish is more reminiscent of an apple cider.
Palate:
Quite thick in texture, most of this whiskey is pure spice. The peak taste is hot, but not as warm coming up or down. Dark chocolate meets that same apple from the nose on the back palate, then finishes in dark roasted coffee. Finish doesn’t linger flavor-wise, but somehow the darkness of it does.
Finish:
Comments:
All the rye tastes are here – herbal, grassy, and sweet – and all of them represented at their best. The extra aging on this bottle was done to great effect, and the flavor increase from the barrel proof is undeniable. The higher ABV here is actually extremely drinkable, and despite my own affinity for drinking barrel proof whiskey neat, I think it would appeal to most people that way.

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.

Talia Gragg

Talia is part of the Portland service industry community, and an alumna of the Multnomah Whiskey Library. She’s an avid spirit and cocktail enthusiast, and likes to experience them both academically and recreationally. When not sipping whiskey she’s a ceramic artist and lover of travel.

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