Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye 80 Proof
Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye 80 Proof, NAS, 40 %
Time now for a young rye whiskey. This is my first review of whiskey from Virginia based distillery Catoctin Creek. Founded in 2009 they are a fairly new company.
Here is the official blurb for their Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye 80 Proof:
“This pre-Prohibition style rye whisky is made from 100% rye grain, sourced locally when available. It is mashed, fermented, distilled and aged completely in our distillery, before bottling it at a very sippable 80 proof. Aged in new charred white oak casks for a period of around two years”
Nose: Rich and very sweet nose. Lots of marshmallows, cream vanilla, and sweet toasted oak. Mild peppery notes with time.
Taste: Medium to light body. Lots of caramel and toasted oak - but it is not oaky per se. Peppery marshmallows.
Finish: Short to medium long finish. Even more peppery now. Lots of burnt caramel and creamy vanilla. On subsequent sips a moderately green and perfume-y finish emerges.
Comment: A very sweet rye, with lots of charm.
Score 85/100
Sláinte!
-Thomas