Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Distiller’s Edition 92 Proof

Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Distiller’s Edition 92 Proof, NAS, 46 %

Here’s my second review of whiskey from Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, The Virginia Rye Whiskey™.

.. and here is a quote from the official product page of this whiskey:

“Our "Distiller's Edition" of our very popular Roundstone Rye.  Only one in every ten barrels gets selected to be in the Roundstone Rye "92 Proof" whisky”

So this is a higher ABV variant of the Catoctin Roundhouse Rye 80 Proof (see review).

The Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Distiller’s Edition 92 Proof will be launched on the Norwegian market in July 2021 at NOK 890.

Nose: The rich and sweet nose strongly resembles the one on the Roundstone Rye 80 Proof. In addition I find this rye more green on the nose, as an added dimension, on top of the creamy vanilla and caramel notes.

Taste: Medium body, and quite peppery delivery. This is a rye, that’s for sure. White pepper, black pepper and even chili. Toasted oak, and rich vanilla.

Finish: Medium long finish. Still quite peppery. Vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce and barbecued banana.

Comment: A rye with a nice kick to it.

Score 86/100

Sláinte!
-Thomas