Tastes

What a wonderful Rye this is. I bought this with a few other rye whiskeys and this one was the greatest surprise. It is a great full-flavored Rye and did not shrink when water or ice is added to it. I was as impressed with this whiskey as I was disappointed in Michter's. In the glass, it is a wonderful amber. On the nose, this is full of caramel, citrus, and rye spice, along with vanilla and some oak. The body was just as good with some heat and oak but a very nice rye spice mixed with a citrus sweetness. The finish was long and spicey with vanilla and oak lingering. When I added a touch of water so many of the notes were there just a bit softer and easy. In an Old Fashioned this stuff rocks. It is just amazing. I have not made a Manhattan with it as I have not bought any sweet vermouth in a long time but I will get to it. For the price, it is an outstanding Rye whiskey. Enjoy.

This is a solid Rye whiskey that is overpriced for the quality and flavor you get. During the virus lockdown, I have not been buying or reviewing as much as I wanted to. Also, one of the biggest changes I did make is that I got a set of Glencairn glasses. I want to thank BDanner and others that recommended that I use it to taste spirits. Now I bought Michter's Rye, Knob Creek Rye, and Pikesville Rye around the same time and really did not start drinking them until recently. Michter's Rye has a cool classic bottle and a dark mahogany appearance and clings to the sides of the glass nicely. The nose is sweet and spicey with a touch of citrus and herbal with dill popping up. Vanilla and oak make their presence known as well. The body is a bit of a letdown as it is thinner than the nose promises. The rye is there on the body and it just does not last as long as I thought it would. I could taste the vanilla still and candy-like sweetness like good butterscotch or caramel but again it does not last very long. The finish is a decent spice and ethanol burn but short of the three ryes, I tried this had the shortest finish. Overall, this is a solid rye whiskey but overpriced for an 84.8 proof spirit. Of the three bottles, I bought this one came in third due to the cost and flavor profile and strength. I like the bottle but it is $42 in my area. I like Rittenhouse, Old Overholt, and Sazerac as my daily ryes to drink or have in the bar. Enjoy.

This is a rough spirit to drink. It says it is a white whiskey (unaged) and yes it is. Now I have very little experience with unaged whiskey but I do like gins, vodkas, and white rum so I took a chance with this. First, on the nose, it is sweet corn and ethanol. There is almost no middle body and the finish is also sweet with a touch of bitterness at the very end. While I did not like it at first it did grow on me over the weeks that I tried it. I have made whiskey and cokes out of it and it is just fine for that I just do not see me getting a new bottle when this one is gone. Sorry Popcorn I am not a fan of this.

Gentleman Jack is not a bad drink. It is smoother and better by far over the old Jack Danials #7 for not that much more in price. It has a soft sweet nose that has a nice caramel or vanilla note and gently moves into a smooth wood and creamy body and a nice wood ending. The liquid inside is a solid drink that is better than the regular offering. The bad news is that it is not as good to me as George Dickel #12 for the same price. I believe the GD has a better overall flavor than the Gentleman Jack. Enjoy.