Hard Truth
Hard Truth
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This is one of four barrel-finished rye whiskeys released by Indiana distillery Hard Truth in October 2023. Each rye in the series starts with Hard Truth's Sweet Mash Rye, which is distilled from a mashbill of 94% rye and 6% malted barley. This whiskey was finished in Cognac VSOP barrels.
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Black magic on the nose — unbelievable richness for a rye of this age. Heavy buttery sweetness, rich oak and caramel, a dash of pepper and old tobacco. Cognac is present but not powerful, nuanced and enticing.
Moderate palate with plenty going on. Big oak pops first with baking spice, crème brûlée, toffee and pepper. Hint of ginger, pop of tobacco and layers of baking spice: clove, cinnamon, pepper.
Long finish. Layers of spice and pleasant cognac character mingle with desserty rye. Pepper, clove, oak and tobacco.
It’s hard to discount just how far Hard Truth is coming with their ryes. This cognac-finished release is some of the best I’ve had from the distillery, and it won’t be long before all eyes turn to this under-the-radar producer.
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