Templeton 10 Year Old Reserve Single Barrel / 52%
Tasted neat
Today let’s take a quick look at two American Ryes from brand Templeton. Introduced in 2006, this Rye is distilled in Indiana by MGP (formerly Lawrenceburg Distillers of Indiana) from a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% barley.
- Color: mahogany (1.6)
- Nose: ethanol, christmas spice, burnt wood, honey, and tobacco
- Taste: warm and oily, cedar, vanilla ice cream, rye, and peppermint
- Finish: long, icing sugar, more spice; whipped cream
I know this is MGP, but this is quite delicious. The higher proof brings out a little more texture, and the flavours are simple but enjoyable.
Rating: 7/10
Templeton Stout Cask Finish Limited Release / 46%
Tasted neat
- Color: burnt umber (1.7)
- Nose: turpentine, licorice, bubble gum, and leather
- Taste: plastic, licorice, soap, and spice
- Finish: medium; stout comes through at the end
Unfortunately, the finish is not enough to save this NAS, which I think could do well from a little more time resting in wood.
Rating: 2/10
