A little background

Rabbit Hole Boxergrail is a Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey with a Mash Bill of 95% Rye and 5% Malted Barley. The name of this whiskey is in recognition and celebration of Louisvilles rich boxing history. As many know, one of the best boxers of all time, Muhammad Ali, was from Louisville, Kentucky. Rabbit Hole Boxergrail is bottled at 95 proof, comes with no age statement, and has an MSRP of around $50.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Rusty Orange

Nose

The nose is pleasant with sweet notes of cinnamon, burnt brown sugar, vanilla, and orange cream. Rye spice and grass is present as well, but not overly dominant.

Palate

The rye characteristics are much more prominent on the palate than they were on the nose. Along with the classic rye notes are hints of clove, caramel and dark honey.

Finish

The finish is long and spicy with more of the rye, clove, caramel and honey notes carrying through from the palate. There is a slight drying effect late on the finish as well.

In closing

From the nose straight through to the finish, Rabbit Hole’s Boxergrail Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is balanced, complex, and down right tasty. Truth be told, the nose really threw me for a loop, as I honestly had a slightly difficult time detecting the rye notes. Things certainly changed on the palate and finish when that rye spice really came through, accompanied by delicious burnt honey, clove, and caramel. I think it’s safe to say that we can chalk this up as another great expression from from Rabbit Hole!