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Whiskey Review: Four Gate Batch #7 “River Kelvin Rye”

We review Four Gate Batch #7 "River Kelvin Rye," a straight rye whiskey sourced from MGP that brings the heat and spice.

OVERALL RATING

7
$174.99
  • John Dover, creator of "Johnny Scotch," musician, and author.
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Four Gate Whiskey Company Release #7 "River Kelvin Rye"

Tasting Notes

About:

This whiskey costs $174.99 per bottle and is bottled at full barrel proof of 113.2. It is blended from 7-year-old barrels of 95/5 Indiana Straight Rye Whiskey and is not barrel finished itself.
Appearance:
The red amber color has a nice viscous appearance on the side of glass when swirled gently.
Nose:
There is a prominent citrus note on the front of the nose. Upon further inspection, I caught red apple, brown sugar, and a sharp spice note.
Palate:
The buttery mouthfeel compensates slightly for the prickly heat that bites and lingers longer then I prefer. Once you get past the heat, there are notes of red apple and citrus fruit, echoing the nose. On the back of the flavor there is an herbaceous flavor that pops out. It is a bit like black licorice but with a less medicinal quality. There is also an overall note of butterscotch that joins the party as you continue to drink. Other flavors that peak through the heat are cinnamon, and a malty flavor that adds some weight to the taste. Over ice this rye doesn’t lose any of its spicy character, but the heat does subside a bit and it rounds out to a more comfortable sipper.
Finish:
Comments:
Cutting through the heat of this one was the most distracting aspect of its nature. But if you like your whiskey with some bite and lots of flavors to roll off your tongue then this can make an interesting addition to your liquor cabinet, even at its high price point.

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.

John Dover

John Dover, creator and writer of the acclaimed "Johnny Scotch" series, draws inspiration from his immersive experiences as a professional musician and his extensive travels across the US. His Jazz Noir world intertwines with his music, culminating in collaborations such as the "Johnny Scotch Vignettes" with Thomas Barber, blending high-energy fusion with spoken word.

John's latest ventures include "Johnny Scotch #4" illustrated by Dan Schaefer, and the novella "A Song for Charlie." Alongside his music career, he continues to expand the "Johnny Scotch" universe through short stories and comic books.

Beyond "Johnny Scotch," John is a recognized horror writer, contributing to anthologies such as "Tales from the Braided Pony," "Monsters 'N' Things," "100 Word Horrors," and the forthcoming "Tenebrous Tales." He's also a regular entertainment writer for Mythmachine.com.

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