Tastes

As someone who is a huge fan of most rye whiskey, I can confidently say this is the most overpriced garbage I’ve ever tried… it’s FULL of that “crafty” too-much-tails-in-the-distillate note that I cannot stand and is a marker for poor distillation techniques. I literally wouldn’t pay $20 for this, much less $200… insanity.

This is a masterful blend of 12yr barrels sourced from Indiana with a resulting monster 138.1 proof! At first nose there is almost overwhelming ethanol, but after about 5mL of water, it really changes to a sweet cinnamon Red-Hot candy with vanilla and oak. On the palate the first sip can be overwhelming with alcohol, but again, a little water completely changes it into one of the most amazing, complex, and unique drams I’ve ever had. The tastes start with Cinnamon Red-Hot candy, oak, and vanilla, but then leather, candied bacon, and dark cherries show up, and finally some pickle brine! The finish goes on for days with smooth rye-spice, honey sweetness, and more of that interesting brine. WOW!

This is incredibly unique. The first sip I thought I was tasting paint-thinner. But then I let it sit in my glass for about 15min, and it was a lot better. Then I added about 5ml of water, and suddenly I had a dram of incredible depth and unique flavors that is probably not for everyone, but definitely satisfies as a very unique, interesting bottle unlike anything I have had before.