Tastes

Spicy, malty, fruity. Nice dry finish.

Bottle opened on 21st wedding anniversary for a celebratory dram. Nose: mint, molasses, vanilla. Palate: low viscosity, crisp clean mouthfeel (the young rye?) but at the same time a deeper spicy complexity coming through. Sweet, bright, fruity tones only just breaking through - almost out of reach. Woody, vanilla, mint, aniseed, light tobacco deeper complexity also there. Nicely balanced. Long finish with lingering spiciness, light heat and subtle sweetness. Great finish! Some water just toned everything down but didn't really open up anything new. Neat, slowly savoured and sipped is the way to go with this one. One for the top shelf in my view.

Spicy, earthy nose. Minty. Slightly viscous wood and honey on the palate. Light smoke and pepper with butterscotch and clove. Pretty good overall. Glad I bought and tried it. For me there'll be more ryes to come as I've developed a fondness for this grain.

Honey, vanilla, apricot , raisins and leather notes. Very fruity and rich. Minimal heat. Smooth on the palate. A Dutch rye. Try it!