Matchstick Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Nose: leather, grain Taste: Rye heavy, not sweet at all, leather, oak, slight cherry Aftertaste: cherry lingers nicely This would be great for a rye lover, or someone who doesn't like sweet bourbon.

Beautiful packaging, certified organic (if you care about such things), but the flavors are weak and overpowered by a massive alcohol nose and taste. Definitely does come across more rye-like than bourbon-like. I don't know what I'm missing about this. I'd rather drink any bog standard rye or bourbon over this. I have turned to using it as a mixer.

Unique twist on a wheated bourbon that honestly needs a little water to reveal all of its complexity. There's a lot of flavor to be had here, but these are not particularly my favorites or expectations in a wheated bourbon. That makes it both interesting and somewhat of a letdown at the same time. The finish is more rye with a pronounced burn. This might be one that Scotch lovers should try.