The Classic Cask 21 Single Batch Rye Tasting Notes and Ratings.

The Classic Cask 21 Single Batch Rye

Added on Wednesday, Jan 17, 2007 at 08:07 AM

Bottler:

Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, Ltd.

Age:	21 yrs	Type:	American
Vintage:	1983	Subtype:	Rye
ABV:	45.00 %	Region:	Kentucky
Price:	$120	Availability:	Wide

Kentucky Bourbon Distillers does not actually distill any whiskey, they purchase bulk whiskey (typically from Heaven Hill) and bottle it under various labels. Their bottling operation is located in the former Willett Distillery.

Member Ratings and Notes

Adam

Sweet nose of melons, palate is unremarkable but generally smooth and inoffensive, finishes ok. Not crazy about this, seems like it's made for the rocks.

Very sweet nose, almost fruity very nice nose. Does not stand up on the palate, the rye is faint, the flavor smooth but unremarkable. Nothing offensive but nothing all that interesting either.

Chris

Maple syrup, fruit, and raisins. Bourbon and caramel. Finish (or lack thereof) is disappointing.

Great nose - very sweet. Taste of honey, hints of rye, hints of bourbon, a bit of spice. However, not much edge, not very "warm," and while easy to drink, very non-descript. Doesn't have as much rye character as I would like, but is a very drinkable whiskey.

So sweet, so smooth, so easy. Almost too easy. Very pleasant to drink.

Easy finish, nice bouquet. Just sweet and nice. I could drink this all night. No water necessary.

Nose is honey and maple. Taste is smooth, barely a rye. Finish is too subtle.

Sku

Nose: Soft rye notes.
Palate: light rye, somewhat medicinal and fades to a general bitterness.
Finish: Mostly bitter.

Fuji

Lacquer, wood varnish, acetone and cherry candy

Tobacco and bitter vegetables

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