Roulette Rye Whiskey Review

Roulette Rye
Straight Rye Whiskey
Proof and Wood
100 Proof
MSRP: $30 / 700ml
Review

Please enjoy our Roulette Rye Review by Ray Marcano!

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History

Roulette Rye Whiskey is a sourced, small batch rye from MGP. aged and bottled by  Proof and Wood, which has offices in New Canaan, CT, and warehouses in Kentucky. The blend contains mostly four-year bourbon, but has some as old as 6 years.

Mash Bill

95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley

Tasting Notes – Roulette Rye Review

Let’s taste it:

🛏 Rested for 15 minutes in a Glencairn glass

👉🏻Nose: Mild pepper, baking soda, sweet orange candy, light ginger/garlic paste
👉🏻Taste: Pepper, sweet cherry, ginger, 
👉🏻Finish: Medium, pepper, allspice, light ginger 

Summary

I should know never to form an opinion on anything before trying it. Recently, I had a meal in a restaurant that came to the table looking as if uncoordinated babies had been fingerprinting. Nothing looked awful, just not what you would expect. I did not expect that the Roulette Rye would be this good. Its engaging and approachable flavors make this a pour for rye and non-rye lovers alike. Don’t be fooled by the mashbill. It’s a smooth drinker and the opposite of The Senator, a Proof and Wood barrel proof rye we reviewed last month. Good on Proof and Wood for creating two ryes at the opposite end of the taste spectrum and providing something for everyone.

Conclusion – Roulette Rye Review

As noted last month, Proof and Wood products aren’t widely available, and you can see distribution points here. I’ll have to check Kentucky and Indiana stores because if there are any stocking the rye (and some others) it’ll be worth the drive to get, especially at $30. This is worth having and drinking.

Have you tried the Roulette Rye? What do you think? Cheers!🥃

We hope you have enjoyed our Proof and Wood Roulette Rye Review by Ray Marcano! Ray publishes a free monthly newsletter, The Bourbon Resource. You can subscribe here. If you would like to read about other whiskeys from this brand, then check out Ray’s The Representative Barrel Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review, Tumblin’ Dice Bourbon Review, Deadwood Bourbon Review and his The Cabinet Barrel Proof Blend of Straight Whiskeys Review.

The whiskey reviewed here was provided by Proof and Wood with no special consideration. The Bourbon Resource appreciates Proof and Wood.

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