Buffalo Trace Kosher Straight Rye (2020 Release)

Dilly dally. Dill all over this. Nose, especially in the palate. Lingers in the finish. I would think this was a young mgp rye. It really blocks an appreciation of any other flavors in this. Not a fan.

I received a set of three samples of the various Kosher offerings. I am really curious how this one compares to Sazerac Rye (baby Saz) since it is the same mashbill and similar proof. Let’s check it out. The nose has red apple, raisin, rye spice, leather, caramel, dusty oak, and vanilla icing. The palate is sweet and creamy with red apple, leather, rye spice, vanilla and a pleasant herbal note. The finish is longish with lingering rye, vanilla icing, dried fruit and a slight bitterness. This was very enjoyable. Comparing it to the baby Saz, the Kosher seemed to have a little more depth, rounder edges and a nicer leather note. The Baby Saz was brighter overall and the corn was more noticeable. Also, the Kosher looked slightly darker. I wonder if it is an older product?