Tastes

Nose has a fruity banana perfume aroma, caramel, brown sugar, hint of ethanol. Palate brings in Rye Bread, Rye grain, grated cinnamon powder, malt, dark honey, not as fruity or sweet as the nose let on. Mouth coating finish, definitely a Rye! Different than the barrel proofed sweet notes, maybe watered down too much?

Delicious port finish, sweet but not overly

Stellum Rye was my favorite $50ish bottle in 21', so my curiosity got me for this older bottle. NAS, and at 114 proof, made by the Barrell guys. This is an amazing Rye, super buttery, creamy palate, pepper and a light amount of dill.. This is a premium rye, worth every bit of the 100$ MSRP.. I liked this alot better than T.H Saz, and more than Barrell Rye #3 which is similarly priced.

Nose: Oak, Vanilla, not overly indicative of a Rye Palate: Thick, Rye Bread, Pepper, Syrup, Dill, Black Licorice Finish: Quick, Sweet and some Oak Overall: A great Rye blend, interesting nose and palate difference.. Worth the 50$

Lots of caramel and toffee on the nose, rye spices and salted caramel on the palate.. faint dill note, but sweet and good rye spices.. Can't beat a KY-sourced Rye, 118 proof for $29!

Costco $19 Nose: Peach, Pears, Light smoke and Peat Palate: Light smoke and peat again, light fruit, very non-offensive whisky Finish: Peat, Polish, Floral, Citrus pith Overall great for the money, Loch Lomond has a familiar profile, the 18 is amazing if you can get a bottle.

Nose : cinnamon, caramel candy, vanilla Palate : Smooth, cinnamon red hots, a little brown sugar Finish : Smooth in your mouth and warm going down, warming spices longer Pretty good bourbon! I've been spoiled with Barrel Strength bourbons and this BIB 100 proof still has a decent bite, but is also a bit thinner than I'd like. Enjoyable if you can find it in the $40 range!