Rittenhouse Rye Bottled in Bond

Splendid nose of vanilla, toasted marshmallow, leather, fresh hay, and pipe tobacco. No ethanol to speak of; easy and really enjoyable to huff. Palate follows the nose closely, but lose the leather and add caraway-seeded rye bread, brown sugar, cinnamon, black pepper, honey, and just a touch of spearmint. Spicy finish is of decent length. Flavors are nice and bold, and integrate well. Mouthfeel is on the thinner side, but has some creaminess and is oily enough to coat the mouth. A bottom shelf titan with no discernible flaws. Definitely a bourbon drinker's rye as it is on the sweet side, but seriously a BIB Rye of this quality...for $26???! Let's not tell Heaven Hill they could mark this up 50% and it would still be worth it. Automatic re-buy status for me.

Brown sugar! Underrated!

Surprising- Nose: Maple syrup, toasted marshmallow Palate: spice, a little heat & Oak Finish: moderate with a warming note

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