Tastes

Wow this stuff is hot but that is obviously to be expected. Surprisingly I didn’t get a ton of alcohol on the nose but it quickly made its appearance when I took my first sip. This stuff is packed with flavor and absolutely delicious but in my opinion, batch B519 edges it out!

Very good stuff! Tried it for the first time at a bar in Charlotte and then walked a mile to the nearest liquor store to buy a bottle to bring home. I was on a work trip, don’t judge me!!

Very good overall. I do think there are better bargains out there for Rye’s but this is a delicious addition to my stash. I’m still really happy with my purchase!

Letting this open up for a few minutes did it wonders and the higher ABV along with the kick of the rye gives it a nice little punch! I tend to prefer barrel proofs anyway so this is right up my alley. The good part is sometimes when a whiskey packs some heat the flavor is lost which is not the case here. I found the finish to be very long and lingering which I was really impressed with. It may be hard to justify the price tag because you can get multiple other bottles of great stuff at this price point but I do feel this one is unique enough and still a winner in my book! Would I go grab another bottle at this price, probably not, but I don’t regret adding it to my collection. Either way, I thoroughly enjoyed this pour!

Not too shabby!

The experts review of this one is absolutely spot on, couldn’t describe it any better!

The nose on this reminds me of walking through the rickhouses on my trip to Kentucky. The bottle I got is from Rick L-2 and is at 68% ABV. As it tilted the glass back, the nose turned a little more sweet with stronger caramel notes. The palate was delicious and it was surprisingly smooth, virtually no alcohol burn. The finish could have been a little longer but overall, I am extremely happy with my purchase!