Tasting Notes

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Belfour Spirits Special Edition Rye

Belfour Spirits Special Edition Rye Whiskey. Photo ©2021, Mark Gillespie/CaskStrength Media.

Country: USA

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Type: Rye Whiskey

Bottler: Belfour Spirits

ABV: 53%

Score: 92 Points

This Rye whiskey from Hockey Hall of Fame goalie Ed Belfour and his family honors his alma mater, the University of North Dakota, and there’s a UND logo embossed into the stopper. The nose has notes of baking spices, maple, oak, brown sugar, and honey. The taste has a nice spiciness with clove, black pepper, and cinnamon balanced by honey, maple, and brown sugar notes. Adding water opens up touches of cocoa and espresso beans. The finish is long with lingering spices and a touch of honey. (June, 2021)