Look, I'm a conversational person, so what else would you expect when we stop for lunch at The Bar at Willett and I see a guy wearing a Jacksonville Jaguars hoodie, and then proceed to see him again at Lux Row when we show up for our Old Ezra 7-year pick? Of course I stopped to talk... and proceeded to invite them along on our barrel selection, I mean, I found out they were Seelbach's fans after all. We already had Jordan from Breaking Bourbon in tow, so this was sure to be an exciting selection. At 7-yrs old, 116, proof and the barely legal 51% Rye, 45% Corn, 4% Malted Barley mashbill, this may be one of the best value single barrel ryes we have here.
The nose is plump and rounded, soft and candied herbal notes, lime, a mix of dark fruit and summer fruits, and continuing with cooked caramel and freshly baked Dutch apple pie with cinnamon crust.
The palate is chewy leaning towards but not quite rich in texture with a decadent buttery sweetness beginning. Plenty of warm custard, candied orange citrus, lime sugar, and sweet oak.
The finish is slightly drying with bright baked apples, chewy brown sugar, and warm oak.
