Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye Distiller's Edition 92 Proof

My bottle says it is a single barrel. While not the "very best rye" I have ever had, this is most certainly ranking in the the upper echelons. It is a 100% rye, organic, and copper pot distilled. The nose is yeasty bread-dough. The mouthfeel is silky, bordering on oily. My first sip seemed a little hot, but that has not continued on the next dram. There is a sweetness to this rye, and the mint/licorice of a high to 100% rye is there, but, muted. I suspect the silky mouth and the muted rye notes can be attributed to the pot still distillation. Overall this is a very good and enjoyable dram.

Nose: sweet and syrupy, butterscotch, cherries, vanilla, some yeasty rye overtones Taste: cherry bomb of a rye, vanilla, cherry chocolate Finish: thin but not disappointing. Some lingering spice to hold you. Impressions: I like this. I wouldn't turn it down, but I wouldn't seek it out.. I paid too much for it in a whiskey bar, but it was worth exploring the brand.

Fantastic, rich, dense, smooth. Raisin, marshmallow, vanilla, subtle tease of cinnamon. Affordable $~55 for a fifth.

Powerful lemon cake aroma. Subtle rye spice underneath. On the tongue it's all rye though. I get a hint of soap, but I feel like I taste that with rye a lot. Probably just me. On the finish I find the lemon again.

Fantastic nose of sugar cookie with a rich vanilla and maple overtone in the taste. This was second only to the Virginia Cuvée Cask on my virtual whisky night with W.O.W. 10/10 will be having again soon

Butterscotch on the nose. Velvety mouthfeel that gives it a buttery taste of vanilla. Finishes with a slight peppery taste.

Nose is warm with hints of butterscotch. Palette is oily and warm with notes of vanilla. Finish is spicy and sightly bitter.