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Reviews: Buzzard’s Roost Char #1 Rye, Cigar Rye, Barrel Strength Bourbon

4 /10

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Type: Bourbon
Age: 3 years
ABV: 52.5% ABV), 750 ml bottle MSRP $75
Price: $46. Mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, 105 proof (52

Reviews is a Bourbon whisky. ABV: 52.5% ABV), 750 ml bottle MSRP $75. Age: 3 years. Our expert rating is 4/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

s and flavor profiles to the final blend. Brauner also contends that they are the first whiskey brand to use Char #1 barrels for the second barrel maturation, namely because of what it brings to the whiskey in terms of flavor and color. The 15-second burn of the level #1 char used in the barrels lends a light smokiness that works well, especially since this is only a three year aged whiskey. Theres a delicate dry rawness of flavor that balances the sweet and spiciness nicely. Due to overwhelming sales upon its initial release in April of 2022, more will be released in the fall. Vital Stats: Aged 3 years, mash bill 95% rye, 5% malted barley,.105 proof, 750 ml bottle MSRP $46. Appearance: Rich gold. Nose: Medicinal, nutty, vanilla, dried fruit, dried roses, caramel. The initial ethanol-f

Palate

Peaty smokiness, black pepper, freshly peeled pecans, hints of caramel red apple peel and pine. Final thoughts: This whisky has a subtle texture that makes it very approachable, with a smooth medium-length finish that has a light but rich quality. The dry and smoky undertones work well with the sweet and spicy quality. Score: 4/5 Buzzards Roost Cigar Rye (image via Buzzards Roost) Tasting Notes: Buzzards Roost Cigar Rye Straight Rye Whiskey Buzzards Roost Cigar Straight Rye Whiskey is a new limited edition rye that launched in Spring of 2022. It is aged in new American Oak barrels that were cold-smoked with aged cigar tobacco leaves from Kentucky. It incorporates a four-year-old Indiana rye thats finished in level #1 Char barrels, similar to the process used with their Char #1 Rye Str

Finish

Comments: Latest On The Whiskey Wash Aged 3 years, mash bill 95% rye, 5% malted barley,.105 proof, 750 ml bottle MSRP $46

Expert Review

4/10

Reviews: Buzzard’s Roost Char #1 Rye, Cigar Rye, Barrel Strength Bourbon — our assessment of this Bourbon expression, evaluated with care and candour.