Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Straight Rye

Several months after opening and I rarely taste a whiskey that tastes exactly as when I opened it. And it’s a good thing. Nose: approachable, sweet and light, some fruits, a little earth, a little malt Palate: very bright with cinnamon and for a rye it isn’t all that spicy Finish: long finish but balanced and smooth for a rye and my taste. This is an approachable whiskey that rye newbies should try to get an easy introduction to the standard. Add a little water and it reminds me of Tullamore DEW. Good balance of sweet and spicy. It’s definitely overpriced in an age of more aged ryes hitting the market (thinking specifically of Old Forester). But if you find it at MSRP it’s worth a buy.

Neat. It’s a deeper rye on the nose. Those mint and fresh notes come at you on deep breaths. Creamy mouth feel. Pepper and spice sit on the tongue. Initial taste is all dark notes. Spice, cinnamon, pepper. The legs bring a little sweetness, maple, mint. I appreciate it but not in love with it.

Spicy, fruit, hits you in the nose, burn on back

Tried it next to willet, micheters, and James pepper - willet was my favorite but Taylor was my wife’s favorite. I thought this was still great though!