1776 Straight Rye Whiskey 100 Proof 50%
R930.00Nose: Big, spicy wafts of rye, with hints of clove and cinnamon underneath.
Palate: Orange zest, heavy rye bread and subtle oak influence.
Finish: Long and very spicy.
1776 Straight Rye Whiskey Barrel Proof 58,6%*
R930.00Nose: Clove and cardamom heat, brown sugar, fresh citrus peel.
Palate: Green peppercorn, coconut, cedar, orange, pear drop, a touch of barrel char spiciness.
Finish: Woodsy cinnamon, candied peels, caraway.
Nose: Creamy. Some sherried fruit with a trailing hint of smoke.
Palate: Sweet, malty, a gentle peat but nonetheless the mouth feel is very clean.
Finish: Malt, a faint hint of citrus.
Nose: Brandy butter, chocolate gateau, robust cinnamon and honeycomb.
Palate: Layers of honey, tobacco and strawberry jam. Underlying warmth of yet more cinnamon and now clove.
Finish: Very long, with peppery oak, orange peel and dark chocolate truffle.
Nose: Clove, white pepper, chocolate raisin and malt loaf.
Palate: More malt loaf, though now paired with stewed plum and raw cinnamon.
Finish: Christmas spices and a touch of tobacco.
Nose: Milky coffee, flame raisins and plenty of honeyed malt.
Palate: Golden Grahams, nectarines, cinnamon and strawberry jam.
Finish: Cooking spices, sugary biscuits and red apples.
Nose: Elegant peat smoke, light and earthy. Vanilla, honey and waxy apples. A little bit floral.
Palate: Vegetal though slightly refreshing. Wafts of fresh, leafy herbs and pinches of peat, with a hint of cooking spice at its core.
Finish: A subtle sweetness lasts on the medium finish.
Nose: Honey and orange (perhaps a little bit of apple too), complimented by developing, earthy peat smoke.
Palate: Peat is more pronounced on the palate, though well balanced with handfuls of sweet vanilla. A touch of old leather, too.
Finish: Light and elegant as it ends, the last hint of smoke slowly fading out.
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