Reviews

Muddled citrus peel, herbal and candied oak nose. Sweetened rye juice, eucalyptus, light caramel. Water rounds it out with some apricot notes. Quality warmth. The only evidence of double oaking is the added sweetness. Finish of oak bark and a long hug.

Char, dark caramel and syrup nose. Depth but closed off. Rye spice, charred honey, strawberry starburst. Spicy heat that warms. Needs water to open up. Dry finish with a warm hug.

Hot, cherries, carrot cake, and tree bark nose. Cherry licorice, rose water, butterscotch, savory herb, and oak. Heat is present. Full bodied. Moderate finish on hard candies.

Harsh heat, coconut almond butter, barrel spice and cola nose. Flat cherry cola, spicy heat and char. Slick feel. Moderate finish with rising heat and peppercorns.

Alcohol hit. Sweetened butter, unripe almonds, green wood, and a light whiskey nose. Confectioner vanilla cream, cashew butter on toast, and spiced caramel chews. An off note that I don't appreciate. Thin body. Water adds a creamy character. Mild finish.

Barrel #824 Liquor Junction. Cashew butter, nougat, and fruit taffy nose. Cinnamon peaches, confectioner butterscotch, mild nutty, sweet barrel spice. Slick feel. Heat comes in the medium, dry finish. Do not add water. It brings out a very displeasing note to my palate. For the price, a decent pour.

Lemon balm, green grains, and green tea nose. Bright, refreshing. Citrus oils, green and black tea leaves, tobacco, honeyed rye, and honeydew melon. Medium, juicy finish. Excellent pick. A shelfer for this style of rye at the price.

Smoked fruits, licorice, and gritty vanilla nose. Full feel up front but thinner finish. Over steeped tea leaves, stone fruit skins, and caramel chews. Medium light finish with a growing warmth. In comparison with the standard, the depth of the 6 extra years is obvious. The brightness and fresh tea notes are muddled down. Both are delicious, so it depends on if you want depth or brightness. And if you're willing to quadruple the price for the 10yr.

Buttercream pears, Good n Plenty candies, Lemon rind, and pound cake nose. Creamy feel. A touch of industrial. Prickly pear, cashew butter, and faint oak. Medium light finish with ale yeast, but the mouthfeel is what lingers. Water brings out the dryness in the finish. The industrial note is my favorite from the distillery character. Independent bottles at younger age seem to bring more of it. However, this is a quality pour that is priced well.