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Whiskey Review: Woodinville Whiskey Co. One Hundred Percent Rye

We review One Hundred Percent Rye from Woodinville Whiskey, a "microbarreled" rye whiskey made by Washington State's largest distillery.

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Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
Red and amber reminiscent of the red dirt in the American Southwest, with medium, slow legs.
Nose:
Caramel hits the nose initially, followed by cinnamon and cloves. The big player here is really the oak. It smells crisp like freshly cut wood.
Palate:
Comes in slow and mellow with notes of caramel and cinnamon, but quickly intensifies into a hot oak and slightly grassy flavor. It smooths back into cinnamon and clove overtones on the back end. Oak is the star of the show, and it’s nicely accentuated by a subtle sweetness. Final Thoughts & Score/Buy A Bottle: Score: 84/100 If you’re a fan of complex oak flavors and robust rye whiskey, this is a great choice. I think their unique barrelling technique sets it apart from other rye whiskies. I drank it straight and really enjoyed it, but I also made a hot toddy with some lemon ginger tea.
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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.

Shauna McKnight

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