Luca Mariano Five Barrel Small Batch Old Americana Rye is a Kentucky straight rye whiskey made by Wilderness Trail Distillery and bottled by Luca Mariano Distillery in Danville, Kentucky. This five barrel small batch expression features a 95% rye mashbill and is bottled at 89 proof. It sells for around $40.
The nose follows straight into the palate with the green apple. The green apple of the palate is more candied, however, like green Jolly Ranchers. A hint of un-ripe pear lingers. There’s a whisper of grassiness in the middle of the palate that blends in to the baking spice finish. Fairly long finish.