Rating 91
Style
American Whiskey
Whiskey
Produced In United States
ABV 56.3%
Availability Year Round
Price $60.00 
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Reviewed 2020-10-06

Rossville Union Straight Rye Whiskey Barrel Proof Review

Indiana-based MGP is the master of rye, contract distilling for many of the major names in American whiskey. It came as no surprise when the distillery eventually released Rossville Union, its proprietary rye line in 2018. This bottle contains a blend of MGP’s 51 percent and 95 percent rye mash bills. The aromas skew herbaceous and spicy, with a hint of smoke, The palate is fulsome in flavor and weighty in texture. The brand's entry-level Straight Rye is also worth seeking out, but this bottle warrants the extra dollars.

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Rossville Union Straight Rye Whiskey Barrel Proof
Indiana-based MGP is the master of rye, contract distilling for many of the major names in American whiskey. It came as no surprise when the distillery eventually released Rossville Union, its proprietary rye line in 2018. This bottle contains a blend of MGP’s 51 percent and 95 percent rye mash bills. The aromas skew herbaceous and spicy, with a hint of smoke, The palate is fulsome in flavor and weighty in texture. The brand's entry-level Straight Rye is also worth seeking out, but this bottle warrants the extra dollars.

Reviewed On: 10-06-2020
91
POINTS
Rossville Union Straight Rye Whiskey Barrel Proof
Indiana-based MGP is the master of rye, contract distilling for many of the major names in American whiskey. It came as no surprise when the distillery eventually released Rossville Union, its proprietary rye line in 2018. This bottle contains a blend of MGP’s 51 percent and 95 percent rye mash bills. The aromas skew herbaceous and spicy, with a hint of smoke, The palate is fulsome in flavor and weighty in texture. The brand's entry-level Straight Rye is also worth seeking out, but this bottle warrants the extra dollars.

Reviewed On: 10-06-2020