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Whiskey Review: Templeton Rye Barrel Strength 2022

We review Templeton Rye Barrel Strength 2022, the latest version of this brand's cask strength rye whiskey.

OVERALL RATING

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Templeton Rye Barrel Strength 2022

Tasting Notes

About:

A blend of barrels of undisclosed ages, aged in charred new American oak, 57.3% ABV, mash bill: 95% rye and 5% malted barley, SRP $59.99/ 750ml bottle.
Appearance:
This is pale golden yellow with an orange undertone.
Nose:
Tropical vanilla notes explode from the glass upon pouring. This is no shy fellow. I pick up notes of green bananas, sugar cookies, white grapes, and toasted buckwheat. It has a strong note of pumpernickel bread and sawdust. There’s a whiff of a chemical note like diesel.
Palate:
This is moderate in body with a touch of tannins and a building fieriness. It has a spicy kick to it like horseradish. It’s rather simple on the palate, with notes of pfeffernusse (German spice cookies that are dusted in powdered sugar), molasses, and cast iron. The finish is moderate in length, with sugary sweetness to the end.
Finish:
Comments:
The high proof definitely is a defining feature of this whiskey. It’s bold and fiery, even with a splash of water. It’s fine enough neat, but an ice cube helps it settle down into a decent sipping whiskey. It offers up sweet notes like spice and sugar cookies on the nose and sugariness on the finish.rnrnIt’s not flawed, and, despite the high proof, it’s smooth enough to make an acceptable sipper, thus the three points. But frankly, I prefer a little more straightforwardness with my whiskey.

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.

Suzanne Bayard

Suzanne Bayard struck out to the West Coast with her now husband almost a decade ago to explore the intersection of wine and policy in its world-class wine regions. She manages a Portland, OR bottle shop by day as the wine buyer and newsletter editor. She is also the Director of the Deep Roots Coalition, an organization of 30 Willamette Valley wineries that educate on and promote dry farming and sustainable practices. She joined the Whiskey Wash to explore two other passions: writing and whiskey.

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