Jack Daniel's Tennessee Straight Rye

Slightly harsh after taste. But very good for the price.

Look: Burnt orange, typical American whiskey look to it. Slight alcohol kegs showing up when I give a gentle twirl of the glencairn. Nose: first whiff I get grain, slight perfuminess to it. The more I smell, the more sweetness, vanilla, I get. Really not much spice at all. Palate: Sweetness, barrel, but more vanilla. Second sip I get more barrel astringency, but again, that sweet vanilla. Little spice in this bottle. Finish: Wood, slight bitterness, and apples. Overall: When I first tried this in Nashville, I asked the waiter if he poured me honey whiskey. I was skeptical when he told me it was the rye. A year later, I finally bought a bottle, and he was right. This is an incredibly sweet rye, and I’d say worth an adventure for the price.

Nose is old browned banana and rubbing alcohol. Palate is sweet, old banana still... finish is honey sweet and old banana. Water brightened and brought more fruit and grass flavors. Will revisit to try and get away from banana...