| Rating | 93 |
| Style |
Rye American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 61.50% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $100.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2022-09-29 |
Corbin Cash 1917 Merced Rye Review
This well-tamed cask-strength release from Atwater, Calif. is a farm-to-bottle release produced from Corbin Cash's 100 percent estate-grown rye. Spending about half a decade in barrel before being bottled without filtration, this rye showcases intense notes of cherry, apricot, toasted oak, and cigar boxes. While a bit expensive considering its age, this rye is a clear demonstration of a whiskey made with high-quality ingredients, care, and attention.
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