BRS Rye Pink Lightning Review

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Style: HAZMAT sipper
Distiller: Sextro — Iowa
Color: Clear
Proof: 148 proof
Price tasted: $70
Best served: Neat

The Pour

Sweet up front, grassy rye, pepper, grain note, cooked grain, baseball card gum dust.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Herbal, minty, meaty, wood bark, dusty old furniture, pepper

Palate: Sweet up front, grassy rye, pepper, grain note, cooked grain, baseball card gum dust

Finish: Long distinct finish with baseball card dried gum dust

Additional Information

Bottle: 750 mL
Matured in: Clear liquor (unaged)

Final Note

A characterful, rewarding pour that earns a clear buy recommendation.
WS

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