Barrell Rye Batch 3 Review from Barrell Craft Spirits

Barrell Rye Batch 3 Review from Barrell Craft Spirits

The source of this rye makes for an interesting story, but in the case of Barrel Rye Batch Three, it’s a footnote rather than a defining characteristic. One might hear that this batch is a blend of ryes from Tennessee, Indiana, Poland, and Canada and think it’ll taste otherworldly or weird or funky. It does none of those things. It tastes like a terrific American cask strength rye, with a floral (almost Lot 40 rye-like) nose to it. It’s a beautiful blend.

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Lot No. 40 Cask Strength 2019 Edition Review - Is it Lot 40sh enough?

Lot No. 40 Cask Strength 2019 Edition Review - Is it Lot 40sh enough?

Lot No. 40 Cask Strength is Canada’s version of George T. Stagg in rye format—it’s a powerhouse rye with plenty of peppery notes, deep new oak caramel flavours, and a wallop of herbal notes, orange citrus, and other complex flavours.

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