Sazerac Rye

TW $31.99

I'm starting to realize, after having had some universally well-reviewed ryes, that I might just not be a rye guy. On the nose, I get chocolate, some baking spices, and a big dose of sweetness in the tropical fruit vein. The palate is syrupy sweet, but with another healthy dose of rye spice. The finish is long, floral, spicy, and a bit medicinal. Unfortunately for me, I experience one of the core rye flavors as an offputting antiseptic or cleaning-fluid sensation, in both smell and taste. I noticed it in Lot No. 40, and have since picked up on it in several ryes I've tried. My palate is a bit biased against rye, it seems. That being said, it doesn't have any glaring weaknesses like a short finish or excessive ethanol aroma or heat.