Tastes

The nose of the whiskey features a strong scent of vanilla followed by heavy notes of corn and a hint of caramel. On the tongue, the whiskey tastes like a high rye with notes of vanilla. After swallowing, a pleasant burn lingers on the pallet, turning into a warm glow in the chest. It is a spicy and smokey drink. Should be excellent for mixing in a manhattan or old fashioned, but may definitely be enjoyed neat as well.

The nose of the drink features complex scents of vanilla, allspice, cloves, and woody notes of the cask. On the pallet the whiskey carries a marvelous blend of sweet and spice. Vanilla and banana lead the sweetness of the drink which then transitions to the spice of the rye and a strong alcohol flavor. The tail of the drink finishes with a sweet maple syrup-like flavor that evolves into a slight medicinal flavor with just a hint of cloves.

This particular Oyo whiskey is a white rye made and barrelled in small batches in the heart of the Ohio River Valley. It is distilled from 100% rye grown in Ohio and is 110 proof. The nose of the whiskey is sweet and smells of grains. It is reminiscent of sweet corn syrup, grains, and honey. there is a burning scent of alcohol in the tail of the nose. The whiskey tastes of sweet corn and spicy rye. As expected of a white whiskey, the grain flavors come to the fore. It has a pleasant, velvety mouthfeel that works with the spice very well. A very good drink.

Honey and stone fruits dominate the nose of this drink in a rich aroma. There are hints of grain in the tail of the nose. The whiskey tastes of fruit and rye grain in a rich and spicy experience. One may detect notes of vanilla in the tail

The nose of the mash smells of flour, sweet corn, and malt. There is a faint whiff of alcohol in the tail. On the pallet, the mash is velvety with a pleasant burn from the alcohol. It tastes of sweet corn and malted barley.

The nose of the bourbon carries scents of honey, dark fruits, and apples. The bourbon tastes of sweet honey over leather with nuts. In the tail of the drink one can detect hints of apple and it finishes again with leather in a smooth and pleasant experience. It lingers in a warm glow in the chest. Excellent.

The nose of the drink features hints of apple and spice. It is sweet with an almost toffee scent. The scotch tastes sweet with toffee and apple notes. It is not peaty, but rather a little briny in the finish. Hints of vanilla and charred wood can be faintly detected behind the sweetness. Very good.

The nose of the drink is sweet with apple notes coming to the fore. There is a hint of spices, perhaps nutmeg and allspice. On the pallet the drink is sweet like an apple cider. There is a hint of whiskey in the tail, with a slight vanilla finish. There is no hint of the charcoal I would expect from a Tennessee whiskey. it is very good so long as you are looking for a cider drink and not a whiskey. I tried it neat, but am very curious as to what it would taste like heated.

A spicy nose featuring sweet notes of vanilla and sugar, followed by an alcohol laden whiff of wood, mint and other spices. The bourbon tastes like a rye with vanilla and charred wood notes from the cask coming through. It is sweet and spicy in a delightful flavor. The tail of the drink is crisp, lingering with a pleasant burn and a taste of mint tinged spice, and finally with the charred wood almost reminiscent of charcoal. An excellent drink.