As my High West series comes to a close (until I score a 2018 MWND :)) we’re drinking their workhorse Double Rye! This is batch 2018B28 which I believe is still the 2 year MGP and 16 year Barton blend not the latest 2 year MGP and 7 year High West blend. They changed the blend during 2018 but I couldn’t find clear information on the batch numbers and blends.
Review
Age: 2years
Abv: 92 proof
Color: Amber but a shade on the lighter side
Price: $29.99
Neat
Nose: Strong allspice and herbal notes(clove and dill?) with a hint of something sweeter maybe floral honey
Taste: Sweeter than the nose with honeysuckle and herbal notes with a slight burn
Finish: Medium length finish with predominantly rye and allspice notes
On a rock
Nose: Mostly herbal notes with that MGP signature dill shining through and some sweet honey in the background
Taste: A strong clove note with dill and wildflower honey notes then allspice coming in before the finish
Finish: Rye spice, allspice and clove notes with a bit of linger but not as much as you would hope
Conclusion
This is good stuff, especially given the price, it’s a bit of safe play but there’s nothing wrong with that. This is great go to whiskey and I’m happy to drink it straight or in a cocktail but wouldn’t seek it out especially when Rendezvous Rye exists :)
6 - a good whiskey I’m still happy to drink
Fair - Worth the money, happy with my purchase
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