Stauning Rye - Rum Cask Finish
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Tasting Notes
Stauning Rye's Rum Cask Finish is a captivating Danish rye whisky that takes your senses on a delightful journey. Upon nosing, you're greeted with an inviting aroma reminiscent of a cigar box, vanilla blossoms, and warm cinnamon, intermingled with notes of praline, chocolate-dipped banana, and the charming essence of oak. The palate is a delightful harmony of warmth and spice, where chocolate sauce mingles with dried apricot, orange chocolate, fig, and a luscious drizzle of waxy honey. The finish lingers with the comforting taste of buttered rye toast, zesty orange peel, and the sweetness of dried pear. This unique expression is a testament to the art of cask finishing, with the initial maturation in virgin heavily-charred American white oak barrels, followed by a six-month slumber in casks that previously held Belizean rum, imparting a complex array of fruity flavors amidst the spicier undertones.