Stellum Rye

Ok, still cold, let's rate another. Nose screams rye - spicy, grassy, piney...simply 'outdoorsy'. Get plenty of mint as well...and water doesn't really do much either way, but I would add that the nose on this, poured neat, is supremely approachable, considering this is pushing 120 proof. Flavor is quite bold...still a lot of grassy rye notes, an herbal tea quality, but a notable, yet underlying sweetness that keeps this interesting. Not a challenging sip in terms of either complexity or heat (surprising lack of heat on this pour for the ABV). I find this to be a very nice value pour at $50/bottle...

Sweet but not too sweet, complex!

Best rye on my shelf

Minty fragrance Brown sugar and black pepper tasting notes Smooth finish

Nose - Cinnamon, cloves, caramel, hint of minty dill, sweet green grassy vibe (w/ water) Same Taste - Cinnamon, clove, brown sugar, hint of mint/dill (w/ water) Same Finish - Light bitter clove sweetness, gentle cinnamon brown sugar (w/ water) Same Score - 80/100 Final Thoughts - On the nose, has hints of that minty/dill rye vibe I get. Lightly dark/woody clove vibe with brown sugar sweetness. Nothing amazing, but at the same time nothing really off putting either. This feels like it'd be good to sip on when you just want a nice "spicy" rye but I feel like this would handle a manhattan or basic old fashioned pretty well. Would I drink it if offered? - Yes Would I specifically order it? - No Would I buy a bottle? - No NOTE - All reviews are done without factoring in price.

Strong and smooth and clean. Nice to sip on. Doesn't taste as strong as it is. No crazy flavors or finishes. Just a really good rye.

Sweet to me. Spicy cinnamon & ambiguous fruit. Unsuspectingly packs a punch.