Milam & Greene Port Finished Rye

Nose- the nose is prickly. I get a fair amount of fresh raspberry and musty wood on the first whiff. There is some anise in the background and some white pepper notes. Nice nose, and nothing I would expect from MGP rye (dill, vanilla, all spice). Taste- upon entry this does not taste like rye at all, but rather a high rye bourbon. In fact I get a dusty sweet corn taste followed by strawberry jam, currants like you might find in a scone, some raisins, and oak. It is a bit drying and has a few hot spots, but all in all a good sip. Finish- finish is medium to longer with notes of wood, jelly, and white pepper. A pretty good balance. Overall- This is a nice surprise. It really showcases what a nice port finished rye can be. The finish gives a nice jaminess to it. The port seems to impart an aged mustier taste reminescent of what one might find in say Wild Turkey to what I think might otherwise be a younger rye. Reminds me alot of some of the finished Highwest Rye I have recently had, or a great sub for Midwinter Night's Dram if you can't find it. I enjoyed this one and can't wait to put it in a manhattan cockatil.

Very smooth cheery and oak flavors with a great finish from the port cask to smooth it out.