Castle & Key Restoration Rye 2021 (Batch #2)

I gave this a 4 bc it is the first rye that I’ve had that I actually enjoy. A friend had introduced me to this at my local cigar bar and I went and bout a bottle soon after. To me this has scents and flavors that I’m unfamiliar with so I can’t give a good description yet. But it’s complex, similar in scent and pallet, I highly recommend you give it a try.

Honey and baking spice.

Very nice rye. First experience with this neat. Had a couple Old Fashioneds at the distillery during our visit, and they were fantastic. And the venue is quite beautiful. The neat experience does not disappoint either. Excellent viscous mouth feel and full of flavor. Finish is fairly short, but satisfying.

Lot of flavor not a ton of bite. Great

Nose: herbal, rye spice, cream brulee, toffee, caramels, all the burnt sugars. Taste: sweet and herbal, then some heat with baked fruit, nutmeg, dark chocolate with a looong cinnamon pastry finish. It leaves your mouth warm and slightly numb in a good way. Impressive pour and very excited to try in AZ where we don't get distribution.