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Wilderness Trail Settlers Select Single Barrel Rye

Rye Wilderness Trail

Distilled by Wilderness Trail, this barrel proof rye was pulled from a single barrel and bottled at barrel proof with no filtering.

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Aggregated Reviews

Raided Score: 92
Drinkhacker
By Drew Beard
The mid-palate introduces a little chili pepper and some barrel char heading into a light, yet creamy, medium-length finish with lingering notes of flamed orange peel.
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Raided Score: 92
Whisky Advocate
By David Fleming
Water brings out heat and more spiciness, with orange and chocolate notes reprising on a long finish.
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Raided Score: 88
Whiskey Consensus
By Eric Stumbo
I leave on this statement, if you like high proof rye whiskey go now and find a bottle of this you will not be disappointed.
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Raided Score: 88
The Daily Pour
By t8ke
Slam dunk from Wilderness Trail. The combination of this and Mic Drop Rye are clear signals that Wilderness Trail Rye barrels are drinking right and now in their prime.
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House Review

Nose:
Rich cream, cinnamon, clove, brown sugar and toffee.
Taste:
Sweet rye character, a hint of spice. Bold brown sugar notes, toffee, waffle cone, some coppery metallic rye spice. Rich mouthfeel.
Finish:
Long finish. Sweet creme brûlée, toffee, clove and cinnamon.
Overall:
Slam dunk from Wilderness Trail. The combination of this and Mic Drop Rye are clear signals that Wilderness Trail Rye barrels are drinking right and now in their prime.
Score:
88
By t8ke
Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources