We have been enjoying multiple bottles from Buzzard's Roost for a couple of years and we were recently introduced to the fan club - Ambuzzadors - that was started in 2022. Twice a year these die hard fans are invited to Whiskey Row to the Buzzard's Roose headquarters for a barrel pick. The cool thing about these bottles is that they are extremely exclusive; they do not go into distribution and they are available only online at at Whiskey Row.
We recently received a 100mL sample bottle of the Buzzard's Roost Ambuzzadors Select Single Barrel Rye 2025 to taste, and this one.... is a HIT! Caramel-gingerbread in color, this has concentrated and defined aromas of peach, apricot, coffee bean, chocolate bits and dried earth. For a bottle that has a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, we were really taken back by the citrus flavors that held on from beginning to end along with rich, butter cream icing and toasted nuts. The finish sticks around and reminds you that your next sip if just moments away. Aged for 5 years and finished for 18 months in a lightly charred custom toasted barrel. This bottle convinced us to sign up for Ambuzzadors and who knows, maybe we will be on the next barrel pick!
ABV: 57.5% (115 proof)
Distillery: Buzzard's Roost
Suggested retail price: $85.00
