Michter's US*1 Kentucky Straight Rye

Spicy rye flavors with a nice amount of heat.

Barrel #15A29: Initially, I get pepper on the nose with a noticeable alcohol astringency. After the initial burn/spice, the nose softens to sweeter notes: lightly floral, sweet honeysuckle, and citrus zest. The nose is a bit more complex than the taste, but the mouthfeel is nice and the finish leaves mint, tobacco, sweetness, and peppery spice on the tongue. This is a nice whiskey, but I think I will stick to less expensive bottles when it comes to Ryes because there are so many bang-for-your-buck bottles on the market. 3.75/5