First Call Kentucky Straight Rye

Light on the nose, mildly harsh, oaky, decent sipping rye

Simple, good for cocktails and is a bit harsh. Wouldn’t buy again.

Awful, smells like Not bourbon, tastes worst

This was on a recommendation from an employee at "my" Total Wine store, when he learned that I wanted Bulleit rye but they were out of fifths and I didn't want to get an entire liter. I had hoped, therefore, that this would remind me of Bulleit, but in fact it's the weakest rye whisky I've had thus far. I couldn't find any information about the mash bill - all I know, therefore, is that it's at least 51% rye. It's 90 proof, the age is a minimum of three years (according to the label), and it's a coppery gold color in the glass. On the NOSE this is a simple whisky. I got a light whiff of alcohol, and spicy grass. When I came to TASTE the whisky, I found a creamy mouthfeel. There was some spice, but nowhere near what I expect from a rye whisky. There's a faint grassy note, and an undertone of milk chocolate. The FINISH is short, and gives chocolate, oak, and spice. It's an all right whisky, and unlike some things I've tried I won't toss this out, but it's not worth the price.