Disclaimer: The whiskey reviewed was furnished for free courtesy of the spirit distiller. The distillery did not pay us for this review. This review is our honest and unbiased opinion based soley on how the spirit tasted.
Nashville Barrel Co will call the Railyard District of Downtown Nashville home in 2021. They offer their hand-chosen whiskey barrels to whiskey enthusiasts and groups. But now they are offering their own small batch rye whiskey to build their lineup. Nashville Barrel Co’s single barrel program also includes other spirits:
- Bourbon
- Rye Whiskey
- Light Whiskey
- Rum
- Tequila
- Canadian Rye
- Barrel-Aged Stouts
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Nashville Barrel Co Single Barrel Rye Whiskey Review
NBC Single Barrel Rye Whiskey | Details |
---|---|
Mashbill | Varies by Release |
In the Bottle | Varies by Release |
ABV | Varies by Release |
Age | 8YO |
Classification | Straight Rye Whiskey |
Type | Single Barrel |
Suggested MSRP | $100 plus |
Distillery | Nashville Barrel Co. |
Pros | Phenomenally Complex Palate |
Cons | Price |
Rating | Gold 93 out of 100 Points |
Inventory | Great Experience |
Nose – 92 out of 100 Points
The aromas are intoxicating. It’s a weird flavor memory but it reminds me of eating a toasted plain bagel with honey walnut cream cheese. It’s got a wonderful sweet and tangy. Or like a tangy honey Greek yogurt. I’ve never had this kind of tanginess in a rye whiskey….and I like it.
Taste – 94 out of 100 Points
This is another bold palate but it’s balanced and has depth. The mouthfeel is creamy with more honey Greek yogurt. The tang is fainter. Keeping with the Greek theme, I also get a baklava vibe with some toasted pastry to go along with the sweet and nutty notes. The back palate offers floral notes, toasted walnuts, charred oak, and white pepper. Wow, the palate has such depth and complexity.
Finish – 92 out of 100 Points
The finish is medium to long and the star is the oak and pepper spice with just subtle charred cinnamon and floral honey.
Complexity – 93 out of 100 Points
The nose and palate are balanced and complex. The finish loses a bit of that but the overall drinking experience was one of a kind.
Value – 94 out of 100 Points
The value is there on flavor, complexity, and balance alone. If you can get in on a Nashville Barrel Co. Single Barrel pick don’t hesitate. The only downside for some might be the price. In my local SC group, that Nashville Barrel Co single barrel went for $122. It was 7 years old and 112 proof. At over $100, you need to be sure you trust the palate of whoever is picking the barrel.
Verdict – Gold 93 out of 100 Points
Nashville Barrel Co Small Batch Rye Whiskey Review
NBC Small Batch Rye Whiskey Batch 1 | Details |
---|---|
Mashbill | 95% Rye and 5% Malted Barley |
In the Bottle | 100 Proof |
ABV | 50% |
Age | 4YO and 7YO Rye Whiskeys |
Classification | Straight Rye Whiskey |
Type | Blend |
Suggested MSRP | $60 |
Distillery | Nashville Barrel Co. |
Pros | Balanced Nose |
Cons | Price |
Rating | Bronze 83 out of 100 Points |
Inventory | Borderline For Me |
Nose – 85 out of 100 Points
The nose is floral honey and cotton candy with light rye spice, sweet cinnamon, and toasted oak. Great flavor combos that are balanced.
Taste – 83 out of 100 Points
It’s bolder than I was expecting from the nose. Just a pop of caramel on the tongue followed by subtle floral notes and bold oak, charred cinnamon, and black pepper with just a hint of astringency.
Finish – 84 out of 100 Points
The finish much like the palate offers just a hit of fruity sweetness like a charred pineapple followed by roasted black peppercorn and charred oak.
Complexity – 83 out of 100 Points
The further along with the drinking experience the less complexity was present. The nose was a hit but the palate and finish were disjointed, less balanced.
Value – 80 out of 100 Points
Based on the mash bill, I would guess this is sourced from MGP. The $60 price point is a tough sell for a small batch rye whiskey that’s not phenomenal. But it’s good enough where I will check out future batches. Based on the single barrel I tried, Nashville Barrel Co’s small batch has good things ahead of it.
Verdict – Bronze 83 out of 100 Points
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Written by Matty Sims
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