Hard Truth Maple Brûlée Rye Review

Hard Truth Maple Brûlée Rye Article

A little background

Maple Brûlée Rye is a limited-edition whiskey from Hard Truth Distilling in Nashville, Indiana. This whiskey is crafted from a mash bill of 69% rye, 20% corn, and 11% malted barley. Following its initial aging of over three years in new, charred American white oak barrels, the whiskey spent an additional year maturing in maple brûlée barrels. These barrels, crafted by Tonnellerie Moreau in Quebec, underwent a second charring after previously aging bourbon for 7 to 9 years and then maple syrup for a year. Before reaching Canada, they had first housed syrup at Bissell Maple Farm in Jefferson, Ohio. To complete the process, Hard Truth gave the whiskey a final touch by briefly finishing it on toasted Jupilles French oak.

Hard Truth Maple Brûlée Rye is a cask-strength, single-barrel release, with the reviewed bottle coming in at 101.3 proof and bottled on September 6, 2024. This highly limited edition is priced at $90 USD, making it a rare and sought-after offering.

 

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Dark Gold

Nose

Lipton tea, honey, juicy fruit gum, Bananas Foster’s, vanilla, and rye spice.

Palate

Juicy cantaloupe, cinnamon, cake batter, bananas, baking spice, and mint.

Finish

Fresh stick of juicy fruit gum, caramelized sugar, rye spice, banana, dusty chocolate, clove, and oak.

In closing

Hard Truth Maple Brûlée Rye is an absolute delight! Its sweet, layered flavor profile shines through from start to finish, offering a truly enjoyable tasting experience. The mouthfeel is rich and satisfying, while the finish lasts just long enough to keep you wanting more. Although rye may not be the first spirit you’d expect for a maple brûlée finish, it works spectacularly well here! The alcohol is perfectly balanced, making this whiskey a standout sip that’s both unique and wonderfully crafted.
 

NOTE: The sample used for this review was provided at no cost courtesy of Hard Truth Distillery. We thank them for the sample and for allowing us to review it with no strings attached.

Hard Truth Maple Brûlée Rye

101.3 Proof
Hard Truth Maple Brûlée Rye
9

Nose

 8.9/10

Palate

 9.0/10

Finish

 9.0/10

Complexity

 9.0/10

Value

 9.1/10

The Good

  • Flavors
  • Mouthfeel

The Bad

  • Too Sweet For Some
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