Tastes

Big hot cinnamon, brown sugar, more mildly nutty than I remember but it's there, like walnuts and peanuts in the background. Not overly complex or deep, but excellent for how simple it is.

I'm pretty new to rye whiskeys. Peppery and minty, which is nice, hint or two of bitter, a bit herbal. Honey and vanilla sweetness is more pronounced as I sip. Bright flavors that I really enjoy.

Only my 2nd rye, so why not a 95%'er? Smells like pepper, cinnamon, caramel, vanilla, maybe some peanut brittle, mint. Tastes like pepper and mint on top of caramel, then it gets sweeter with good amounts of vanilla and caramel with mint throughout, more chocolatey the more I sip. Finishes herbal, peppery, baking spices, lingering chocolate/caramel/vanilla sweetness. I'm really enjoying it.

Smells like zesty citrus, cinnamon, sweet vanilla, cocoa. Tastes of honey, then bitter citrus zest, bitter oak, pepper, vanilla, aftertaste has a hint of rye. As I sip, it becomes less bitter, more spicy, nutty, sweet like a touch of chocolate. It's quite alright, somewhat different, good to sip on. Under $25 for 1.75 liter.

Smells like hot pepper, hard candy like root beer barrels and butterscotch, cinnamon. Tastes quite peppery, caramel, butterscotch, maybe some fruit in there like apple or golden raisin, spicy cinnamon, and a smooth, minty feel. This is my first rye whiskey and I like it.

Not overflowing with flavor, but very smooth indeed. Plenty of caramel and vanilla, a bit chocolaty, spice. $30 per 375 ml. Happy to get once, not sure I'd get again at the price. Quite good tho.

Smokey, good bit of vanilla, pungent earth-y-ness, peppery caramel. Really peaty. Very smooth, not particular boozy. Not bad, really.