Selection 14-E-19 On a visit with some friends out of state, my buddy happened to visit the JD Distillery prior to me visiting and grabbed this Tasters series and shared with me. Brown sugar dominated nose with hints nutmeg, cinnamon, gingerbread, vanilla and rye spices. Nutmeg, cinnamon and rye spices drive the palate. Dark chocolate, light-roasted coffee. The high proof tingles and bites. Slight hints of brown sugar and vanilla. Water is a must and definitely enhances the dram. The brown sugar notes pull forward and temper the sharpness. Again baking spices round out the pour with wood spices. A touch of brown sugar and charcoal all fade leaving the palate dry, woody and nutty. The Taster’s Series, so far, has produced some quality sipping whiskey. The blending here with rye creates and adds a balanced spiciness with taking away from the sweeter side. No exotic finishing here. Just old school blending of grains and flavors. [89/100][Tasted: 10/18/21]