Lasso Motel 10-Year Single Barrel Rye Whiskey

A little background

Founded by Dynasty Spirits President Devin Odell, Lasso Motel Whiskey shines within Dynasty’s award-winning portfolio. Many of their releases feature unique cask finishes, using barrels sourced from around the world, and are bottled in 750ml format at Dynasty Spirits’ facility in Dallas, Texas. Lasso Motel 10-Year Single Barrel Rye Whiskey is crafted with a 95% rye and 5% malted barley mash bill, distilled in Indiana, and bottled at cask strength. Priced at $95, the bottle we reviewed comes in at 122.4 proof.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Burnished

Nose

Key Lime, graham cracker, cherry, almond, apples, nutmeg, and caramel.

Palate

Cherry, walnuts, tea, cinnamon, barrel char, and oak.

Finish

Raisins, sweet tea, rhubarb, smoke, cinnamon, white pepper, and lingering spice.

In closing

In conclusion, Lasso Motel 10-Year Single Barrel Rye Whiskey delivers a beautifully layered experience, starting with an eggnog-like richness on the nose and complex notes of key lime, cherry, and caramel. The palate unfolds with bold rye spice, complemented by sweet tea, campfire smoke, and baking spices, while a syrupy texture enhances its depth. The finish lingers with notes of raisin, rhubarb, and a touch of white pepper. The rye spice is exceptionally well integrated, making this a robust and satisfying pour. At around $100 for a cask-strength, 10-year single barrel, this whiskey offers impressive value for its quality.
 

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

Lasso Motel 10-Year Single Barrel Rye Whiskey

122.4 Proof
9.1

Nose

9.0/10

Palate

9.1/10

Finish

9.1/10

Complexity

9.1/10

Value

9.2/10

The Good

  • Rich and complex
  • Mouthfeel

The Bad

  • None

Matthew Evans

Matthew is the founder/owner of Whiskey Consensus and lead whiskey geek for the brand. He likes his whiskey served neat at cask strength and always jumps at the chance to learn something new.

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