Ragtime Rye Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey

Low rye flavor, unpleasant musty/dusty oak

Nose: graham cracker, icing, orange Palate: char, orange creamsicle Finish: light spice, cream Super smooth for 50%. Not as spicy as some of the single barrel offerings but tasty nonetheless.

Liked at first, but ended with it and the flavor changed. Bite at the beginning with the oak

(Good Spirits Co. Glasgow – Virtual American Whiskey Tasting, 3rd July 2021). Nose: Dried light fruit (apricots), slight sourness, buttered popcorn. Very light on the nose. Palate: Intense mouthfeel. Light spice, buttercream, clean and mild. Finish: Short finish. Light spice, oak, vanilla, leather. Light sourness on the aftertaste. 73% Rye 15% Corn 12% Barley Empire rye from New York State. This has a lovely burst of flavour, but it quickly disappears on the finish. Came second out of the six drams, with 23% (3 votes) of the final vote for favourite of the night. 92% (12 votes) of those present said they enjoyed the whiskey.

The color is a vibrant gold which irregularly coats the glass with a nose that starts with a floral rye spiciness, vanilla, cherry liqueur, charred oak and a hint of caramel. The palate is somewhat rich and fills the mouth with a smooth rye spiciness that is balanced by vanilla, along with charred oak, cherry liqueur, caramel and a slight astringency mixed with cinnamon. The finish is medium long with fading rye and vanilla, while the astringency blends with cinnamon and the charred oak.