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Wolves Whiskey First Run

Rating
93
Price
$150
Brand
Category
Rye
Alcohol
53%
Bottle Size
750 ml
Issue Date
3/1/2020
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This unusual luxury spirit mixes rye with hop-flavored whiskey distilled from beer at Charbay Distillery. The aroma suggests sarsaparilla and hops, while the first sips read as distinctly beer-like, drying and slightly effervescent, with a long, slightly sour finish. Adding water lends a softer, more succulent feel, still beer-like but tinged with fudge and nuts. Kara Newman 

What Is Blind Tasting?

All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide context—vintage, variety or appellation—but never the producer or retail price of any given selection. When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted.

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About The Scores

*Products deemed unacceptable (receving a rating below 80 points) are not reviewed.

98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


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