Bourbon Lens Opening thoughts
Have you caught our podcast featuring Shortbarrel Whisky Company? If not, no worries because you can stream the podcast here. For this review, we dive into the award-winning Shortbarrel 101 Rye Whiskey. So let’s see if the good judges at San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) got it right!
Just the Facts
- Proof: 101
- Mashbill: Undisclosed
- Age: 6 + years old
- Style: Rye Whiskey
- Price: 59.99
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Faint notes of lemon and other citrus oils, followed by waves of caramel and vanilla.
Palate: If you have listened to the podcast by now I exclaimed that this was perfect for my palate. It is waves of vanilla, crème brule, citrus oils and candied sugar.
Finish: It finishes with a bit and leaves you with lingering notes of citrus.
Bourbon Lens Closing Thoughts
There is a reason this won Double Gold at SFWSC. It is an exceptionally well blended whiskey that can be drank neat, in a cocktail, or over a rock. If you are looking for a good gift, or a versatile rye whiskey, go grab this one!
About Shortbarrel Whiskey Company
What started as a small group in barrel picking group 2016, the Shortbarrel name has become a staple on the shelves of home bars- assigned only to the barrels that meet our group’s high standards. We welcome you to our club and hope you appreciate as much as we do that no two barrels will be the same. Cheers to high standards and great friends.
In 2023, we acquired Atlanta’s first distillery, Old Fourth Distillery. We are very excited about the future of whiskey in Atlanta and beyond
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