Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye

Recently tried the Lost Monarch and enjoyed it so decided to give this a chance. Nose was elusive, had to stick my nose into my glencairn: honey, herbs, rye spice and maybe some green apple. Palate is delicate with more herbs, mild sweetness, mowed grass. Gentle finish. This is the “kid gloves” of ryes. Young and lightweight.

Was out with the wifey for dinner, saw this on the whiskey menu and figured I'd give it a try. I've had the Redwood Empire Pipe Dream bourbon, and I liked it very much. So... I agree with Expert review: this is on the "fresh and more youthful" side of the Rye spectrum. Light nose, and initial spicy palate with some sweetness. Similar spicy/herbal profile to other nearly-all-rye-mashbill Ryes I've had, but with less of a punch. 3.0 stars. It's good Rye, but I will most likely repeat-purchase Sazerac, Rabbit Hole, etc. — or one I've not had yet — before I consider buying Emerald Giant for the first time.