Tastes

spicy and a little sweet. good Manhattan rye.

Initial notes of apple. Sweet and bright blend. There is not much burn. added a drop of water and the texture turned buttery, bordering on oily. It was not as sweet. Added one ice cube to cool it down and it was better than with just water, but my favorite taste was neat, no water.

Mild, sweet and smooth. Gentle warmth and not a lot of burn for the strength.

smokey with rye spiciness. Water smooths out the edges of the burn and brings out an oakiness.

I taste a big butterscotch note with a sweet malty apricot finish. The cask strength edition opens up with a small amount of water.

I have a private barrel select bottling. With a little water, the burn is almost completely eliminated. It has a smooth mouthfeel and buttery texture. Pepper-forward and caramel notes. excellent whiskey.