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Whiskey Review: Square 6 High Rye Whiskey

We review Square 6 High-Rye Rye Whiskey, made at the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience in downtown Louisville, Kentucky.

OVERALL RATING

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Square 6 High-Rye Rye Whiskey review

Tasting Notes

About:

No age statement given, 95 proof, $90 MSRP
Appearance:
Light body, noticeable clarity, and a mild red hue giving the pour an amber or copper color.
Nose:
Strongly bread-y aromas. A mild tingle of rye spice combines with a noticeable but not unpleasant hint of ethanol adding up to buttered corn bread alongside yeasty, rising bread dough.
Palate:
Slightly oily mouthfeel. The impression of unbaked bread dough persists but now within a slight oak and vanilla context that fades into chewing-gum cinnamon spice.
Finish:
Comments:
Conceptually there’s a lot to like in the idea of a big producer like Evan Williams releasing bottles from modest, basically craft-distiller’s hardware. It’s sort of a similar feeling to when you see your favorite pop star walk onto the stage alone with an acoustic guitar. Evan Williams fans and aficionados in particular will find value and interest in tasting what Artisanal Distiller Jodie Filiatreau is up to here. rnrnBecause time is strange, there is something quite innovative in a return to traditional methodologies in 2023. This bottle has some unique and interesting moments that make it worth a pour, though it will be hard to find anywhere except the Bourbon Experience so the price is, to my mind, most reflective of the intrigue and scarcity resulting from the process.

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.

Jacob Wirt

Jacob Wirt, whose past lives as a cook and cultural studies researcher, continues to shape his deep appreciation for fermented grain beverages. His understanding extends beyond the mere enjoyment of the drink; he recognizes the knowledge, labor, and rich history behind every glass. With a passion for homebrewing beer, Wirt finds a similar fascination in whiskey, exploring how techniques, ingredients, and nuanced variables create the distinctive character of each expression.

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