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Whiskey Review: Roulette Rye

We review Roulette Rye, a sourced rye from Proof And Wood Ventures. Released at 100 proof and with an accessible price point, it's clearly aimed at the cocktail market.

OVERALL RATING

7
$29.00
  • Kenji Mizumori, bourbon aficionado & bartender.
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Roulette Rye

Tasting Notes

About:

100 proof, 50% ABV. Mash bill of 95% rye and 5% barley. Aged four years. Sells for about $29 per 750ml.
Appearance:
Ruby red for sure. No extra hues or tints. In the Glencairn, legs were long but sporadic.
Nose:
Hot and big. Lots of orange marmalade from the get-go, followed by Amarena cherry.
Palate:
Cherry and dark fruit with a medium body and finish. In a way, this may sound strange, but some of the fruit elements reminded me of red wine. Beyond that the whiskey finishes with rye spice and a hint of nuttiness.
Finish:
Comments:
I gave this a 3.5 rating mostly due to the fact that the whiskey achieves what it was intended for. It’s a decent sipper on its own, though clearly meant for mixing. It’s 100 proof, with just enough complexity to keep things interesting. I imagine it would work quite well in an old fashioned or Manhattan.

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.

Kenji Mizumori

Kenji Mizumori, a seasoned bartender at the Pope House Bourbon Lounge in Portland, Oregon, has been a devoted bourbon enthusiast for decades. He has a particular fondness for bold, high-proof whiskeys, favoring those that exceed 100 proof.

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