First Tasting (Bottle Opening Batch #5)
Smell: very heavy rye front, bit of soap smell, I want to say a bit musty, maybe a bit pine?,
Snifter: sorta spicy, honestly a bit musty, def rye, a bit harsh, it honestly tastes young, the faintest of vanilla,
On ice: sweetens up a buuuuunch, vanilla comes out, rye is still there and much much more mellow in musty notes, maybe some cinnamon notes?,
Drink Rec: Sazerac, I think the rye and mustiness would pair well with the absinthe
Verdict: Try It: There are certainly better ryes but this is a style/kind of rye that I experience every so often that I feel like people need to experience to truly appreciate the style of rye whiskey