| Rating | 91 |
| Style |
Rye American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 50% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $89.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2025-09-16 |
Calumet Farm High Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Review
This unusual 91 percent rye whiskey is packed with baking spice on the nose, balanced out by notes of caramel and vanilla, with a lingering spice from the oak. The price is pretty high for what you’re getting, and we’re still dubious where this was sourced from (Barton? New Riff??), but we can’t deny how tasty it is.
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