Rare Character Whiskey Company Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Batch No.05 2025

Nose

Aromas on the nose begin with slight touches of pine, zesty citrus such as orange and grapefruit, with dark notes of brown sugar, maple, charred oak, and hints of clove tobacco. Notes of various baking spices like allspice and nutmeg, keep the profile spice forward while sweeter notes of vanilla cake batter and maple lend to a longer, yet deeper nose rich profile. Something you could sniff all day like a candle.

Taste

The forward of the palate begins with sweeter, more decadent notes of rich vanilla, caramel, and barrel-aged maple syrup. Leather, dried tobacco, and toasted oak give way to more decadence before introducing light nutmeg, clove, dark brown sugar, and light graham cracker. As the palate progresses, freshly baked rye bread with a slight burnt flavor and buttery caramel make way, rounding out the palate with a slightly savory rye profile.

Finish

The finish of 25B5 is a delightful journey that transitions from savory to sweet, and then to spicy, satisfying both seasoned rye whiskey enthusiasts and newcomers. Emulating the flavors of rye whiskey from the past, it boasts strong spice, sweet oak, and corn notes that keep your taste buds engaged and eager for more. A foundation of maple, citrus, and oak gives way to sweeter notes of vanilla, brown sugar, and graham cracker, creating a harmonious blend of earthen spice and rye notes that culminates in a long, complex, and profound finish.