Tasting Notes

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Crouch Distilling Single Malt Straight Rye Whiskey

Country: USA

Region: South Carolina

Type: Single Malt Rye Whiskey

Bottler: Distiller

ABV: 46%

Score: 91 Points

Technically, Scotland is the only place where a distiller must use 100% malted barley in a “single malt” whisky. The husband-and-wife team of Phil and Jessica Crouch decided to break with tradition and make their South Carolina single malt with 100% malted rye instead.

The nose has good baking spices, brown sugar, and a touch of oak. The taste has notes of black cherries, tree fruits, and a nice balance of subtle spices with vanilla and brown sugar in the background. The finish is long, gentle, and well-balanced. A nice surprise and an excellent whiskey. (October, 2018)