Kings County Straight Rye
COUNTRY: U.S.A.
ABV (PROOF): 51% (102)
PRICE: $ 59 | € –
TYPE: Straight Rye
Established in 2010, King’s County quickly grew to become a highly renowned bottler. This bottling is part of a joint effort of some distilleries in the State of New York to revive the old local tradition of rye whiskey. It is a mash bill of 80% organic local rye and 20% imported English barley that ages for two years in American white oak charred barrels.
To the nose wood and caramel stand out, enriched with pecan nuts and spices. A balsamic component is added to the palate, refreshing the flavor profile. The finish is medium-long, fresh and satisfying.
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Among the whiskies tested during the year in blind tastings and reviews, those that scored the best got selected. These products were then tested once again in a new blind tasting, which means not knowing what they are during the tasting. The only indication on the sample concerns the ABV content: a red mark states that the product has an ABV higher than 50% (100° proof). The test results are then compared and the TOP 10 is made.
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