| Rating | 92 |
| Style |
Rye American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 46% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $60.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2026-10-06 |
Oaklore North Carolina Straight Rye Whiskey Review
Produced solely from rye distilled and aged in North Carolina and at least seven years old, this is an almost rustic rye, with grainy, vegetal notes, some dirt and minerality, all balanced by a sweet, peppery finish.
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