Next up in our American tour was a surprise from New York – bottled by Long Island Spirits.
This rye is matured for only one year and made from a mash of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, matured in three barrels – new American oak, straight bourbon cask, then finished in casks used to age Pine Barrens Single Malt Whiskey. The ‘Bull Moose’ name comes from the nickname of Roosevelt’s Progressive Party, formed in 1912. True Americana!
As usual we sampled blind then revealed the whisky. Here is what we found…
- Colour – Deeper amber than the Russell’s Reserve
- Nose – Lemon soapy scented bubble bath, fresh sawdust
- Taste – Ruafza (sweet rose syrup), sweet on the tongue while harsh at the back, wine notes with a chardonnay brightness or gewürztraminer sweetness, smooth
- Finish – Very surface level, slightly sour
Observations:
- One thought had slightly synthetic flavour
- Another suggested would be best drunk at a brunch, paired with a lemon tart
- For a one-year old baccha (child), not bad… but not qualifying for favourites category
Here’s what the folks over at the WineBow group have to say about their Three Barrel Rye:
Crisp with a fruity sweetness on the nose followed by spice, caramel, vanilla and blackberry on the palate with a long, warm, toasty, velvety finish.
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