Tasting Notes

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High Wire New Southern Revival Rye

Country: USA

Region: South Carolina

Type: Rye Whiskey

Bottler: Distiller

ABV: 45%

Score: 87 Points

High Wire New Southern Revival Rye. Photo ©2017, Mark Gillespie/CaskStrength Media.This Rye whiskey from South Carolina’s High Wire Distilling uses a combination of malted and unsalted Abruzzi Rye, and the nose has notes of fresh rye bread, hints of clove and dill, and a touch of leather. The taste starts off soft, then develops a great spiciness with clove, cinnamon, toasted oak, dill, honey, a touch of smokiness, and pipe tobacco. The finish is long and aromatic with good spices and a touch of honey in the background, then develops a slight dryness. A few drops of water helps open this one up nicely. (September, 2017)