VinePair Top 50 Best Spirits of 2020
4. Filibuster Dual Cask Finished Rye From an under-the-radar craft Virginia distillery, this is a world-class rye. Its immediately distinctive personality challenges the notion that rye is simply bourbon’s “spicy” cousin. Instead, the full spectrum of the grain’s qualities are highlighted in this whiskey’s 90 percent rye, 10 percent malted barley mash bill. Long before any prickle of spice, there’s lively dill and a cleansing spray of spearmint. Next comes the faint bite of pumpernickel, toasted caraway seeds, and then — finally — the palate is met with a pleasant prickling sensation. Without doubt, four years aging in charred American oak and a finishing period in sherry and French wine barrels have added depth and complexity. But it’s the grain, fermentation, and distillation that really shine in this celebration of rye whiskey. Average price: $44. Read the full article: https://vinepair.com/articles/best-spirits-2020/?fbclid=IwAR2K_g-9roG1QIz0-7MA0YEmTWvG5bXVAO9XCMMzS607fKsFQ2EilnhvScg See the full review of Filibuster Dual Cask Finished Virginia Rye: https://vinepair.com/review/filibuster-dual-cask-straight-rye/ |
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