Old Hickory Hermitage Reserve Rye

Lot of pine at 1st, then notmal rye

It’s 95 MGP and that not a bad thing but tastes as you would expect with the upfront pine, classic MGP rye on the pallet and a slightly bitter finish. Like the name, good looking the bottle and great in a cocktail.

Nose: rye, pear, char, oak, grass and herbs. Spicy on the palate, heavy rye, oak, grass and pear. Hotter than expected. @twostal

MGP 95% rye. 96 proof, aged 6 years. a gift. nose. spicy: leather, coffee, mint, licorice. new oak and classic rye is present. palate: fine, elegant. an easier sipper. less spice less warmth less hug than i imagined. probably why this doesnt get talked about much, its $60+ and doesnt really stand out. like a dickel but not enough better to justify $35 more in spending. Sagamore, WILDERNESS Trail, BOONE County, Jeffersons all have better products in my opinion.

Have heard mixed reviews on the Old Hickory brand, but thought I'd give this one a go since it was a more limited release. Nose is unmistakably rye here. I almost get a pine forest scent on the edges. First sip is somewhat lacking of a strong flavor to be honest. Some classic Rye pepper starts to come through, but without any strong bite. The finish is somewhat short with a mild burn. This one is interesting to me. If you like a classic Rye, but find many to be overly harsh you might really enjoy this dram. One might even say it is quite smooth for a Rye blend. Personally I prefer a little more flavor and full body to my pour, but you could certainly do much worse than this in your glass.