Old Forester Rye

This is one tasty rye. Clove, pepper, vanilla, slight licorice, banana, baking spice, faint chocolate

Neat. Nose is deep, spicy, woody, dark fruit, clove and pepper with mild ethanol. Taste is sweet, char, medicinal cherry, vanilla, pepper, clove, and a touch of mint. The high barley gives is a thicker mouthfeel and a rounder sweetness that is atypical for the style. There is a bit of an alcohol byte, which is expected for 100 proof. Finish is decently long, sweet, cherry, and balanced with wood tannins. If you're a fan of the bourbon version, OF Signature, then you will enjoy this. All the sweet cherry with a big boost in rye spice. Pretty intense for those new to bourbon and rye. I could see where someone would think cherry cough syrup. The interesting notes would make an excelelnt mixer. Also would be nice on ice. I've tasted worse for twice the price. Great value

Nose: This pops out of the glass. First notes mimic a banana split; banana, cherry, neapolitan ice cream, chopped peanuts, and whipped cream. But, then the malt makes it presence with Golden Grahams and watermelon bubblegum. Lastly, the rye finishes up with cracked black pepper and cinnamon candies. Palate/mouthfeel: The mid-palate is super concentrated and focuses on fruity flavors. I can’t help but to quote Fred Minnick’s “Watermelon Jolly Rancher” note when he reviewed this. I get the same thing. Solid baking spices alongside black pepper translate on all angles. All those wonderful flavors from the nose start dropping down under your tongue. Finish: Medium to long finish that gushes with watermelon, cinnamon candy, toffee, and cracked black pepper. This is honestly dangerous. I got a lot left in this bottle, and I have a feeling the best is yet to come.

Sweet cinnamon, clove, and anise nose. Sweet caramel on the palate but yeasty bread is there as well with just a touch of fruitiness. Gets peppery and finishes with a lingering sweet cinnamon roll. Clove and licorice are there as well. This is a very good rye and a permanent fixture in my bar. This rye is unparalleled at this price. Hey Old Forester, I know you haven't joined the barrel finish trend, but this rye finished in a toasted barrel could be over the top.

Banana on the front followed by spices with a clean finish