Ezra Brooks 90 Proof Straight Rye

A very "mild" rye. Great intro to rye dram. A sweet rye, easy to drink neat or will a little water. Very enjoyable and a change of pace. Great value, mild spice, vanilla and caramel. Very entertaining. Under $20. in Virginia

Citrus, red fruit and vanilla on the nose, guite strong nose. Interesting medium body with mint/herbal notes, quite refreshing. Short finish

Blind taste test - bought 50 mL bottles at Blarney Stone on McKinley Rd. Color is a very, very light yellow. Scent is very subtle with a soft touch of rye spice. Taste is also subtle - rye spice with hint of mint and annise. Overall, unimpressive. Upon reveal, some vanillans come through at the end. Surprised by the 95% rye mash bill - not very spicy

Sweet grain and honey on the nose, with a little sweet grass in the background. In the mouth, rye spice, honey, and big vanilla with tannic oak explode within the ethanol heat. More spicy than I expected from the Distiller Reviewer and from the nose, but definitely on the sweeter rye side (especially for a 95% rye mashbill). Average legs and medium mouthfeel with a nice orange-brown color in the glass. That sweet explosion fades quickly, leaving dry astringent barrel char and slightly sour flavors. Kinda nixes it for a sipper. Priced right for a mixing rye, but sweeter than spicier. The 90 proof will help it stand up in cocktails.

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