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Blue Note Rye

Item: Blue Note Rye
Rating: 85
Author: Candie Getgen

Rye Blue Note

Distiller
Undisclosed
Bottler
B.R. Distilling
ABV
46.5%
Age
NAS
Price $30 to $59.99

Blue Note Rye is a Kentucky straight rye whiskey aged for a minimum of three years along the Mississippi River in Memphis, Tennessee. It's crafted with a mashbill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, and bottled unfiltered at 93 proof.

Flavor Profile

Bright & Citrusy Fruity & Juicy Herbal & Botanical Rich & Oaky Spicy & Peppery

Baking Spice Chili pepper Cooked Fruit Cream Fresh oak Leather Mint Oak Orange Rye grain Vanilla

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Aggregated Reviews

Raided Score: 80
Breaking Bourbon
By Jordan Moskal
Blue Note Rye Whiskey delivers a straightforward sip for a price that doesn’t break the bank.
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Raided Score: 90
Whisky Advocate
By Shane English
On the palate, a dash of chile pepper adds complexity, which is otherwise balanced between fruit and oak.
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