Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Straight Rye

Nose - Dry rye, cinnamon, oak planks, hay, dried herbs, dry leather. Taste - Spicy cinnamon, sweet vanilla caramel, black pepper spice/heat, dry sweet mint, light oaky bitterness. Finish - Lingering rye peppery spice bite, oaky vanilla sweet, light dry herbs. Score - 70/100 Final Thoughts - This one surprised me a bit in that the nose was quite muted even after letting it air out a bit in the glass. It sort of smelled like it was a bit overoaked but the palate demonstrated that it wasn't. It had a very "dry" feel to it overall in both the nose and palate like I was somehow drinking a liquid version of dried oak, rye, and herbs. Maybe I got a bad bottle? Maybe it needs a bit more air time? Regardless I'm glad I got to try this bottle, but I don't think I'll be picking up another as I think Rittenhouse Bonded is significantly better than this and at half the price too. Would I drink it if offered? - Yes Would I specifically order it? - No Would I buy a bottle? - Not another

First time drinking this pour at a whiskey bar 19 dollar pour. Will buy this 100% rye again in 750ml bottle for my collection under 80 dollars. This Rye taste different then all the other ryes out there. It seems to be more mellow/toned down on the mint/menthol taste than the others. FYI I just finished a pour of Old Fitzgerald 11 year BIB before tasting EHTR. I’m thinking I like this better than my favorite rye Peerless Rye.

sweet, fruity and spicy. mild rye flavor.

Really enjoyed this...Cobble Hill in Cedar Rapids Verdict: Bar While I found this to be really good, I'm not sure it's $75+ good...