Horse With No Name American Rye Whiskey Review

Tasting Notes

Nose: Mild rye spice with vanilla and caramel, a touch of coconut, and light oak.

Palate: Black pepper, clove, and nutmeg over rye spice, rounded by vanilla, caramel, and dark chocolate.

Finish: Long and smooth, with roasted nuts and soft caramel.

Summary

Horse With No Name Texas Rye is a 45% American rye distilled in Fort Worth from an 81% Texas rye mash, with corn and malted barley, then matured in new charred oak. It is a full-bodied, spice-forward rye whose pepper and baking-spice character is balanced by vanilla, caramel, and nutty oak notes.

Interesting Facts

• The mash bill is 81% non-GMO Texas rye, 14% corn, and 5% malted barley; fermentation uses a yeast derived from organically grown pecans.
• The whiskey is matured for at least three years in new, charred oak barrels.
• It is distilled by Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. in Fort Worth, Texas, and bottled by The Horse’s Spirit Company GmbH in Germany.
• This rye is bottled at 45% ABV in 70cl format and is listed as natural colour/no colour additives.