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Below are 1 through 9 of the 9 found. |Find-a-Spirit|

95 • Black Maple Hill 23 Year Old Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey $130.
Deep copper mahogany color. Dense, compacted aromas of buttered nuts, leather, brown spices, and pink peppercorns. A rich entry leads to a dryish full body of honeyed nut toast, pralines, anise, clove, figs, and exotic peppercorns. Finishes with a ton of wood spice, nut oil, charred oak, saddle leather, and blazing pepper. A velvet brick of a rye. (tasted on Jan-29-2008)

94 • High West Rocky Mountain Rye 21 Year Old Whiskey $129.99.
Bright amber color. Sweet toffee, cedar cigar box, carrot cake frosting, and coconut custard aromas follow through on a supple, round entry to a dry-yet-fruity full body with cascading layers of dried fruits, spiced nuts, and oak notes. Finishes with a long, chewy oak spice, mineral and praline fade. A smooth, flavorful well aged rye that is ideal for sipping. (tasted on Feb-23-2010)

93 • (ri)1 Rye Whiskey $48.
Deep amber copper color. Candied peanuts, cinnamon taffy, and honeyed golden raisin toast aromas follow through on a supple, round entry to a spicy, dry-yet-fruity full body with toasty fruit cake crust, cocoa, roasted caramelized nuts, and delicate anise. Finishes with a long, voluptuous sweet praline, wet stone and peppery spice fade. A smooth, delicious and sexy rye for sipping or mixing elegant cocktails. (tasted on Jan-29-2009)

92 • Wild Turkey Russell's Reserve Rye Whiskey $25.
Brilliant amber color. Vanilla bean, star anise, rye toast, cream brulee, and spice aromas are well defined and attractive. A round entry leads to a dry-yet-fruity medium-full body of caramel, honeyed nuts, cinnamon rye toast, and mint, pink peppercorn flavors. Finishes with a long sweet toffee, buttercream, dried cherry, tobacco leaf, and peppery spice fade. Deliciously decadent. (tasted on Feb-08-2008)

90 • Wasmund's Copper Fox Rye Whisky $38.
Light amber color. Rich rye dough, clay, and conditioned suede aromas follow through on a round, supple entry to a dry medium-full body with excellent depth and viscosity. Finishes with a dried fruit bread, turned earth and peppery spice fade. A rich, resonant rye with a great fresh grainy character. (tasted on Feb-23-2010)

89 • Templeton Small Batch Rye Whiskey $39.99.
Deep amber copper color. Dense and intense aromas of cinnamon bark, mincemeat, cashew butter, milk chocolate, and peppery spice. A soft, silky entry leads to a dryish medium-to-full body of creamy vanilla custard, cola nut, spicy caramelized nuts, and honeyed rye toast flavors. Finishes with a long sweet grain, peppery spice, and white ash fade. A fun, flavorful rye. (tasted on Jan-29-2008)

89 • Corsair Experimental Collection 100% Kentucky Rye Whiskey $29.95/375 ml.
Bright amber color. Interesting and bold aromas of nutmeg laced eggnog, roasted pecans, and glazed panettone follow through on a spry entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body with zucchini bread, dusty rye grain, herbs, and exotic peppery spice notes. Finishes with a very hot, citrus zest, ginger powder, mineral and pepper fade. Very unique. (tasted on Feb-23-2010)

88 • Sazerac Staight Rye Whiskey $26.99.
Deep amber copper color. Aromas of spice, butter roasted nuts, clay, and dried cherry follow through on a round, vibrant entry to a spicy, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body with warm golden raisin and peach compote, creamy vanilla custard, and delicate licorice notes. Finishes with a lively, graphite, tree bark, pepper oil and toffee snap. A fun, invigorating rye to sip or mix in retro cocktails. (tasted on Jan-29-2009)

86 • Jim Beam Straight Rye Whiskey $14.99.
Pale amber color. Wet grain, walnut, rye toast, and caramel aromas have a worty edge and follow through to a supple, dryish medium-to-full body with prominent notes of wet grain and stones. Finishes nicely with a sweet caramel, creamy vanilla, limestone,and white pepper fade. A solid mixing option, especially for a Sazerac. (tasted on Jan-29-2008)

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