I have been looking forward to getting my hands on Templeton Rye Stout Cask Finish. Bottled at 46% ABV), 750 ml MSRP $53 and priced at $53. On the nose are rich, herbaceous notes of cinnamon, red berries, green bell pepper, caramel, an, it promises genuine character.
Nose
On the nose are rich, herbaceous notes of cinnamon, red berries, green bell pepper, caramel, and grapefruit zest.
Palate
Some sort of polish (leather or wood?) permeates throughout while notes of pine, peppercorn, sweet salt, and fresh cut grass give way to undertones of molasses, black cherry, and dark chocolate.
Finish
This is a rye that offers a bold and savory flavor profile with a woody character and unique balance of sweet, salty, and zesty flavor. With subtle notes of raw coffee beans, it has a long finish thats dry, yet creamy and moderately grainy with robust flavors that are both rustic and oddly decadent at the same time.
The Bottom Line
Templeton Rye Stout Cask Finish delivers the goods. It is well-made, genuinely enjoyable, and at $53. On the nose are rich, herbaceous notes of cinnamon, red berries, green bell pepper, caramel, an represents solid value for what you are getting. I would happily buy this again.
