Do I wish it were more balanced? Not really. It’s bold, and as such, true to the Rare Breed name. This whiskey is far from the all-too-conventional “smooth.” While Rare Breed Rye may knock politely, the second you open the door it struts in, raids your fridge, grabs the remote, and props its muddy boots on your heirloom antique coffee table. Overall: If you’re expecting Rare Breed Rye to be a sweet and easy sipper, think again. Taste: ( brief sweetness, wallop o’ spice) caramel drizzle, vanilla candy, lemon zest, fresh-cracked black pepper, basil, Altoid-esque mint, hints of licorice & cloveįinish: ( a four-act spice ballet, sponsored by Doc Martens) long & wonderfully spicy – intense black pepper, burnt toffee, charred oak, nutmeg, licorice, leather, lingering zesty citrus Nose: ( lively, sweet & spicy) lemon squares, crisp apple, vanilla icing, honey, vibrant oak, cinnamon popcorn, tangerine peel, herbal tea leaves, faint minty spice Tasted neat in a Glencairn after a few minutes rest … Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye (2020) – 112.2 proof, NCF – no age stated (reportedly a blend of 4-, 6-, and 8-year straight rye whiskeys) – distilled and bottled by Wild Turkey Distilling Co., Lawrenceburg, KY This is a wish granted, and regardless of its profile, I’m truly grateful. When I finally heard the rumors – not long after seeing them confirmed on the TTB COLA registry – well, let’s just say my heart gobbled. Before we do, I’d like to stress how excited I am that this expression is a reality.
That covers the basics of Rare Breed Rye, but the big question remains – how does it taste? We’ll get there soon enough. I would wager this pattern will continue in the years ahead, though well-disciplined master distillers, such as Jimmy and Eddie Russell, batch by taste, not by a calendar. I spoke with Wild Turkey’s Bruce Russell recently and he confirmed this initial batch contains straight rye whiskeys aged four, six, and eight years (primarily). But that’s another debate for another time.įinally, while technically a non-age-stated expression (much like Rare Breed bourbon), Rare Breed Rye is a blend of whiskeys of various maturities. 😉 Of course, there’s a price to pay for beauty. That’s what it boils (or freezes) down to. What’s so significant about the absence of chill filtration? Well, there’s countless articles online that do the topic far more justice than I can, but the simple of it is this: it’s a cosmetic process. Only Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye and Cornerstone share this notable designation. Master’s Keep Cornerstone comes close, but Rare Breed Rye is right on it. That makes Rare Breed Rye the only barrel-proof rye expression in Wild Turkey’s catalog – ever.
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So what makes Rare Breed Rye stand out among the Wild Turkey rye expressions most are already familiar with? First, it’s full barrel proof at 112.2. (Incredibly lucky, considering its official release is scheduled for July.) Speaking of luck, were it not for a thoughtful bourbon amigo, I’d still be waiting myself (thanks again, Matthew). And this May, a few lucky enthusiasts in Oregon were treated to the newest edition to the Wild Turkey family, Rare Breed Rye. With four core rye whiskey expressions, as well as its first limited edition rye, Master’s Keep Cornerstone (2019), Wild Turkey is no longer bourbon-focused. Brown & Sons distillery in Lawrenceburg, that Wild Turkey rye distillation began in Kentucky under Jimmy Russell’s supervision.įorty-five years later, Wild Turkey’s rye portfolio has grown considerably. And while they’ve maintained a whiskey portfolio with at least one rye expression since the 1950s (possibly as early as the 1940s), it wasn’t until the mid 1970s, after Austin, Nichols & Co. Wild Turkey has traditionally placed focus on bourbon for decades – arguably since the brand’s beginning. I’m certain I’ve said this before, but when most people think of Wild Turkey they don’t think “rye.” And that’s understandable.
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