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Whiskey Review: Krobar Rye Whiskey

We review Krobar Rye Whiskey, made by two long-term veterans of the wine industry in the Paso Robles area of California.

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

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This rye is 46% ABV, 92 proof, made from 85% rye and 15% malted rye, and aged one year in 25 gallon American oak barrels. I tasted batch 1, barrel 70.
Appearance:
With an intense, rosy amber with amaretto hints, an underlying umber hue, and good legs, this rye is striking in appearance.
Nose:
Odors of fluffy cream soda and root beer enmesh with spicy white pepper and sage, but s juicy mysterious note of blackberry also lingers.
Palate:
Rich, dark black cherry and cola are reminiscent of port wine, but spice, cinnamon and rosemary are also present in this spirit. A hint of char, baking soda, and warm honey fade pleasantly into a clean, juicy finish, with no typical malt funk.
Finish:
Comments:
I confess I’m a sucker for wine barrel aged whiskies, but Krobar Rye seems unique among those as well. It’s juicy with hints of cherry and cola reminiscent of port, but also spicy and full of rye backbone. If you feel like experimenting, give it a try!

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.

Julia Smith

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