Cody Road Rye Whiskey

Another bottle down making homemade rye bbq for little smokies and beef short ribs for super bowl. Batch 6 and bottle 58.

Sharp bite not smooth at all

If I didn’t know this was a rye, I probably would never guess it’s a rye. Nose is an initial wave of grassiness, but behind that, a fruity nose that belies its rye mash bill and just a hint of mintiness. Unfortunately the palate is rather uninteresting compared to their bourbon. At 80 proof there’s not a ton to latch on to. On the finish, the fruit blossoms first, then a burst of minty spice - the first time this really says “I’m a rye”, and then it’s gone with a somewhat drying note.

Polished another bottle making bourbon meatballs but managed a few sips as well. 😀 Batch 1903 bottle 223.