Right here’s a enjoyable reality: The Gospel Straight Rye Whiskey is the primary Australian whiskey that’s legally labelled as “straight,” following the strict distillation and maturation guidelines required of American whiskeys. The whiskey is made type 100% unmalted rye grown on a single farm within the Murray Mallee area of South Australia, stated to be one of many driest areas within the driest nation on this planet.
We bought a pattern — love the antique-looking inexperienced bottle, by the best way — and are completely happy to current some opinions.
Let’s begin with the nostril, which is straight away very grassy — extra rye than rye. There’s loads of barrel char within the combine, however the whiskey reverts rapidly to notes of dried hay, freshly mowed lawns, and burlap sacks. No surprises on the palate, a minimum of to start out: Recent rye grain, and loads of it, all dusty and pastoral directly. A hoppy character will enchantment to IPA followers, however it might probably come throughout right here as fairly immature and undercooked.
The excellent news is with a bit time in glass, the whiskey develops effectively. Peppery, natural parts pair surprisingly effectively with notes of lemon curd and vanilla cream, some root beer notes constructing on the end earlier than retreating again to a dry, grassy observe.
It’s not a sophisticated whiskey however it is aware of what it’s after. If aggressively inexperienced rye is up your alley, give it a whirl. Amen.
90 proof.
B / $49 / thegospelwhiskey.com
The Gospel Straight Rye Whiskey
$49
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