Redemption Straight Rye

Nose - honey and caramel, floral notes, rye spice gently behind, a touch of lemon peel Palette - light body, sweet vanilla and honey, light spice, not overly complex or bold Finish - spice lasts the longest, still light overall and a touch dry, mild burn

Dark honey-gold color, like cough syrup. The nose is almost immediately a fennel/black licorice spice, like a slice of rye bread with carraway seeds. A touch of a mint scratch-n-sniff sticker. Less cinnamon than black pepper and hay. Lots of grain and a big hit of yeast. More black licorice and star anise in the taste. Cinnamon, salt and white pepper. On the palate, the spices dance as if it were carbonated. Carraway seeds and pumpernickel bread. Finishes with prickly cinnamon and rye spice. Black pepper and tobacco ash. There is an herbal quality that really helps being the whole thing together. This is a terrific, nicely-priced straight rye whiskey. The fennel and black licorice are just dominant in this rye. It's very bitter and prickly, but it's exactly the kind of rye that can stand up to a Kentucky Mule or mellow out in a rocks glass.

I haven't had many ryes, but this is a good sample. Sazerac is my go to, and I would probably have to taste these side by side to compare - but this one can defintely be a rebuy.

A thin flavor the price is right . I would use for a mix or neat but not my go to.

Solid floral nose, with a floral sweet taste, good finish