Redemption Straight Rye

Spice with hints of oak and citrus.

Rich bronze, oak, spice, orange rind, oak palate finish H20; smooth oak, clove? Palate; okay, slt quick, spicy, slt bitter/harsh oak

If this is supposed to be a gateway into rye whiskey - I might just keep the gate CLOSED. Apparently shocking only me - it smells deeply of rye bread (and maybe a hint of spearmint?) All of this puts the nose outside of my normal expectations of 'whiskey' and I'm having a hard time embracing it. The juice itself leaves much to be desired presenting a quick spicy burst and a bit of icy proof and then... nothing. There is nearly zero flavor on the back of the tongue and mouth

Ok, nothing special. Had at Fat Birds on double date with James Bowyer and Casey. Didn’t impress, but not bad!