Milam & Greene Port Finished Rye

"When facing down a great bear, don't play dead. Rather, make light of the situation, keep eye contact and pour a drink for two." That's what the label says. Milam & Greene, sourced MGP/Ross & Squibb straight rye, 47% ABV, port barrel finished in Texas. Rose golden color and thick legs in the glass. Floral grape and berry on the nose, with a little vanilla and ethanol spice. Sweet stone fruit, burnt sugar, and vanilla oak in the mouth, followed by a grassy dry spice and mint tingle, and a little citrus and ethanol on the finish. Sweet spicy lingering taste, average duration and coating mouthfeel. Nice neat, works with ice too. Expensive for a sourced/finished MGP rye, but a solid drink.

Flavorful. Perhaps some cherry notes?

Sweet palate with a delightful green apple finish

Sweet, spicy, caramel smooth cinnamon

Orange, spice, fruit, rye and port on the nose. Sweet, slightly jammy, rye flavor. Finish lingers with port note. Very enjoyable.

Green grape skin, fresh cut grass, grapefruit, black pepper, cinnamon and clove

Pretty nice and smooth