Johnnie Walker 10 Year Old "Select Casks" Rye Cask Finish Blended Scotch Whisky

This is a total shocker of a whisky. A bold attempt to break out of the norm from one of the most conservative and classic whisky producers in the industry (if not the most). The 10 year old Rye Cask finish blended whisky from Johnnie Walker takes 10 year old Bourbon barrel-aged stocks of Scotch from Diageo's vast supply and sees them aged additionally in barrels formerly used to age American rye whisky. The result is far more intense than anyone would imagine. The rye completely dominates the flavor profile with accents of dill and German bread, but the mouthfeel is still creamy and rich, like one would expect from a 10 year old blended Scotch. With the proof kicked up to 46% (up from the standard Walker 40%), the whisky has punch and power. It's like the flavor of a great American rye with the texture and weight of a Speyside Scotch. Dynamic and surprisingly wonderful!