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Bourbon Review: Tarnished Truth High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey

We review Tarnished Truth High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a whiskey produced by a distillery operating out of a hotel in Virginia.

OVERALL RATING

8
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Tarnished Truth High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Tasting Notes

About:

86 proof (43% ABV); finished and bottled in Virginia Beach, VA; mash bill: 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley; aged in No. 4 char American Oak for three years; around $64 for 750 mL; distributed in Virginia and Washington, DC.
Appearance:
Looks thin in the glass; pale copper, sheeting and very slowly forming fat tears.
Nose:
Tarnished Truth High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey smells of hay, sandalwood and orange peel, all over a backdrop of hard Mediterranean herbs.
Palate:
The palate is friendly, the heat mellow and quickly dissipating. This whiskey is slightly saline on the attack, with flavors of allspice, black pepper and, yes, plum. Sarsaparilla and sweet custard linger on the mid palate, with a second hit of warm spices on the back palate.
Finish:
Comments:
It’s what you would hope from the title: the dulcet tones of a bourbon with the spice of a rye. Smooth enough to enjoy on its own, and steely enough to stand up to other bold flavors in a cocktail.rn

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.

Cindy Capparelli

Cindy Capperelli is the visionary founder of Portland Bitters Project, established in 2014 with the ambition to craft the finest bitters available. Today, her bitters are savored across the United States and internationally, enhancing cocktails with expressive flavors. In addition to her entrepreneurial endeavors, Cindy shares her expertise as an instructor at two Portland colleges. She also engages with private groups, distilleries, and maker's spaces, advocating for the use of high-quality ingredients and time-honored techniques. Cindy empowers her students with the confidence and knowledge to create exceptional drinks at home, experiment with tinctures, and enrich their overall food and beverage experiences.

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