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Whiskey Review: Dented Brick Limited Edition Barrel Finished Straight Rye Whiskey

We review Dented Brick Limited Edition Barrel Finished Straight Rye Whiskey, a 100% rye grain distilled whiskey that's aged two years and finished in ex-cabernet barrels.

OVERALL RATING

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Dented Brick Limited Edition Barrel Finished Straight Rye Whiskey review

Tasting Notes

About:

100% rye grain, aged two years and rested in cabernet barrels. 45% abv.
Appearance:
Nose:
Soft nose with hints of cinnamon, cherry, and brown sugar. The alcohol carries soft oak notes and new leather.
Palate:


Finish:
Comments:
I found this to be a very enjoyable sipping experience. There is enough complexity to stay interesting with successive sips, but not so much complexity that it will overwhelm the newer palate. Dented Brick does a great job managing the rye spice and complexity within a very limited age statement.rnrnHere the aging in cabernet cask added a soft note of red wine and balanced the underlying whiskey. I find some wine finished whiskeys do not work, but here the flavors seemed to be agreeable. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by this limited 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.

Charles Steele

Charles Steele, a Portland-based attorney, is a native of the Pacific Northwest. His legal background provides him with an analytical approach to understanding whiskey and other aged spirits. Primarily a legal writer, freelancing for The Whiskey Wash offers Charles a unique opportunity to showcase his versatility as a writer. Although his preference lies with whiskey and whiskey-based cocktails, he has a profound appreciation for all unique and unconventional liquors, from Malört to Ojen - if it's peculiar, he's intrigued.

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