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Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, it has been a privilege to explore and review various collections and annual releases from certain distilleries. These experiences often lead to revisiting detailed notes or recorded impressions whenever a new release in a series is introduced. Recognizing the value of these insights, this compilation has been created to provide easy reference for others who may share the same interest. Cheers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Beginning in 2019, one of the largest producers of Rye worldwide, began to release their Rye at Cask Strength. They have been putting a new batch out since every year! These bottles have appeared on the channel multiple times, but here are some links highlighting their character and a bit of their differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– 2019 – Batch 01 65.1% abv – YouTube Link<\/a> (Review – BEFORE the craze!)
– 2021 – Batch 02 66.0% abv – YouTube Link<\/a> (Blind comparison with 01)
– 2022 – Batch 03 63.7% abv – YouTube Link<\/a> (Review – quick Comparison with 01)
– 2023 – Batch 04 63.5% abv – YouTube Link<\/a> (Review – quick Comparison with 01)
– 2024 – Batch 05 64.2% abv – YouTube Link<\/a> (Review – quick Comparison with 01)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lot No 40 Rye<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Lot No 40 Rye came out in 1998, but the first bottle I ever tasted was from their 2012 release. That contained 95% unmalted Rye and 5% malted Rye. They have now changed to 100% unmalted Rye and have been releasing different versions based on abv strength, casking type, and age. They have also experimented with different Rye types like Brasetto Rye. Hiram-Walker is a massive distillery, but in no small part due to Dr. Don LIvermore’s approachability and openness, somehow this release still feels craft and local.<\/p>\n\n\n\n