Small Batch Rye Whiskey 50.8% ABV, 101.7 proof, Batch 14: This initial aroma brings rich spiced pear and orange with wood shavings. It's pleasant. As the pour sits, nostalgic toasted wood weaves in throughout. A quick glimmer of spiced apricot makes way to more prominent, scorched wood. Its deep charred American white oak barrels and toasted Aspen wood staves are front and center. Savoury solvency and tannins rush towards the middle and back of my palate. The finish lingers with tastes of leather, wood and tobacco that makes you feel like a badass. I do wish that the first half of the taste stuck around for a while longer versus dashing out the door, but so long as it doesn't forget their sunglasses before donning a biker jacket, at least they'll be doing it in style. 7/10 All in all, the 291 Distillery bottles are worth exploring. They have a different twist compared to more-standard American whiskey offerings. This is a refreshing compliment to the bustling, ever-evolving whiskey landscape. I'd also love to see how 291's Aspen wood finish compliments in cocktails as well. Cheers! 🥃🏔 *Note: Each these bottles were tasted independently with a fresh palate per pour. Proofs in these samples are slightly higher than what is being widely released.