Michter's US*1 Kentucky Straight Rye

It tastes like rye, but it's surprisingly full-bodied and quite sweet. It doesn't have a strong bite and has some nice fruity, toffee flavors. It's shockingly smooth with only a little spicy bite. There's a little bit of wood but there isn't much and there isn't a terrible beet flavor either. This is really good, and not just for a rye. More complexity would be nice, but it's an enjoyable drink nonetheless. It's maybe a bit more in the caramel than the toffee, making it too sweet for some I'm sure. The spice does come out if you take a big sip, but it's good even so.

Growing on me

Neat. Neck pour. This rye was my gateway rye. I loved it so much but I never bought another bottle for over a year. Recently did a tasting and bought a new bottle. This nose is so flavorful for 84 proof. Nice vanilla scone. Almond drizzle. Hit of black pepper. Dash of cherry and chocolate. Quite a dynamic nose when you consider it is a low proof rye. Mouth feel is watery and the initial flavors are muted. Mostly just vanilla sweetness. Transitions to a nice strawberry and ends with that vanilla scone. Quite simple but still very inviting. Ryes are so dynamic. Those red berries on the nose and taste are unique for a rye. It’s sweet, inviting, smooth, but still flavorful. I’d still call this my favorite gateway rye.

Chocolate up front with a bit more of an alcohol kick than you’d expect from a lower proof drink.

Can smell honeysuckle and has a very mellow taste at first then spice comes through - not a huge rye drinker but a big fan of this

Very light brown color. Honey and flowers on the nose. Taste is light, maybe a little too light. I'm kind of missing the spiciness or rye bread flavor of something like WhistlePig.