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Bourbon Reviews: Buzzard’s Roost Toasted French Oak Straight Bourbon, Barrel Strength Straight Rye

4 /10

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Type: Bourbon
ABV: 52.5% ABV, mash bill: 74% corn, 21% rye, and 5% ma
Price: $85/750ml bottle

Bourbon Reviews is a Bourbon whisky. ABV: 52.5% ABV, mash bill: 74% corn, 21% rye, and 5% ma. Our expert rating is 4/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is strongly spiced with a pungent note of freshly chopped oak, clove, and dried grass. There is a hint of nail polish remover, whole wheat toast, and ripe green apples. This is more potently perfumed of the two. The nose here seems more saccharine and neutral, with notes of pear juice, toasted white bread, caramel corn, popcorn, and Queen Annes lace. The sweetness opens up into notes of caramel, candied pecans, milky tea, Lyles Golden Syrup, fresh dill, and chalk dust.

Palate

This is sugary on the palate with a moderately grippy mouthfeel and peppery alcohol. It feels like its evaporating on your tongue. There are notes of sandalwood, buckwheat, toasted brown rice, and dried apples. It is not overly fruity or floral, but more driven by grain and exotic spice notes. The finish is long and mellow, with notes of dried apples, toasted wheat bread, orange oil, and raw honey. Score: 4/5 Buzzards Roost Barrel Strength Rye (image via Buzzards Roost) Tasting Notes: Buzzards Roost Barrel Strength Straight Rye Whiskey Vital Stats: 4-year-old whiskey re-barreled in Char #1 new American oak, 57.5% ABV, mash bill: at least 51% rye, SRP $85/750ml bottle. Appearance: This whiskey was a touch lighter in color than the non-barrel strength version and is a moderate amber colo

Finish

Comments: Latest On The Whiskey Wash 5-year-old whiskey re-barreled in French oak, 52.5% ABV, mash bill: 74% corn, 21% rye, and 5% malted barley, SRP $85/750ml bottle

Expert Review

4/10

Bourbon Reviews: Buzzard’s Roost Toasted French Oak Straight Bourbon, Barrel Strength Straight Rye — our assessment of this Bourbon expression, evaluated with care and candour.