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Riverset Straight Rye Whiskey Review

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Riverset Straight Rye Whiskey


  • PRODUCER: B.R. Distilling Company, LLC
  • DISTILLER: Undisclosed (Tennessee Distiller)
  • MASH BILL: 95% Rye | 5% Malted Barley
  • Batch Size: 20 Barrels
  • AGE: A minimum of four years
  • YEAR: 2020
  • PROOF: 93 Proof (46.5% ABV), Unfiltered
  • MSRP: $29.99
  • BUY ONLINE: Wine-Searcher.com

NOSE:  Red Apple | Clove | Honey

TASTE:  Vanilla | Anise | Tobacco Leaf

FINISH: Slow burn in the front, Oak party in the back

SHARE WITH: Bourbon fans that don't typically drink rye whiskey

WORTH THE PRICE: At $30, this is a bottle that pairs nicely with the bourbon product as solid well rye whiskey for the home bar.

BOTTLE, BAR OR BUST: Bottle. This is a rye whiskey that can drink neat or form a solid base for a cocktail.

OVERALL: The mashbill is misleading as 95% rye typically produces much more evergreen than sweet aromatics.  The mouthfeel and sweetness causes this to drink much more like a bourbon than a rye.  It's more viscous and full-bodied than similar high rye whiskies.  If you are into a standard rye whiskey profile this is not for you; but if you love  good bourbon and typically stay away from rye whiskey this may be a gateway pour for you.

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Disclaimer: B.R. Distilling Company, LLC provided Bourbon & Banter with a sample of their product for this review. We appreciate their willingness to allow us to review their products with no strings attached. Thank you.

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Raised in the great state of Tennessee, Matt has a hard time admitting the native spirit of the Bluegrass neighbor to the north captured his obsession (& most of his wallet). Having progressed through the red solo cup days to a passion for a barrel-proof wheated bourbon, neat, Matt is always on the hunt for the next bottle. When he is not scouting or sipping bourbon, Matt spends time with his wife and four children. When he needs money for the next trip to Bardstown, Matt manages a wealth management firm. He always buys bourbon to drink and believes nothing should come between friends except two rocks glasses and a three-finger pour.
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Matt Self

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Raised in the great state of Tennessee, Matt has a hard time admitting the native spirit of the Bluegrass neighbor to the north captured his obsession (& most of his wallet). Having progressed through the red solo cup days to a passion for a barrel-proof wheated bourbon, neat, Matt is always on the hunt for the next bottle. When he is not scouting or sipping bourbon, Matt spends time with his wife and four children. When he needs money for the next trip to Bardstown, Matt manages a wealth management firm. He always buys bourbon to drink and believes nothing should come between friends except two rocks glasses and a three-finger pour. Read Matt's full profile.