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Templeton Rye: Iowa's Prohibition-Era Capone-Era Recipe Revived
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Templeton Rye: Iowa's Prohibition-Era Capone-Era Recipe Revived

8 /10
EDITOR
Distillery: Templeton Distillery
Type: Rye
Age: 4 Years
ABV: 40% ABV
Price: £45.70

Templeton Rye is a Rye whisky made by Templeton Distillery. ABV: 40% ABV. Age: 4 Years. Our expert rating is 8/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel, butterscotch, clove, orange peel and soft rye spice.

Palate

Smooth and sweet with honey, vanilla, baking spice and gentle pepper.

Finish

Medium, warming and softly spiced with lingering caramel.

Expert Review

8/10

An Iowa rye whose recipe traces to Prohibition-era bootleggers — reportedly Al Capone's drink of choice.

Ash Carrington
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