Dad's Hat Pennsylvania Straight Rye Whiskey (Discontinued)

I hate giving rye whiskies low scores because I don't like ryes. Very strong bite, more than I'm used to.

Spearmint on the nose with vanilla flavor. Long finish but not as spicy as some rye’s

Musty, earthy, short finish

I like it fine. My palate has been refined toward bourbon, so tasting a traditional rye is a different experience. As such, I'm not used to the spicy, almost minty kick of this rye, but it's still pretty tasty on the finish. I can taste the cedar/woody flavor and the heat on the finish is strong but surprisingly enjoyable. For now, I rate it somewhat high but need to dive into some more rye offerings to see how it measures up. But it's tasty and, I think, worth the cost.