I wonder if the official reviewer either had a bad day or committed reviewer treason and tried it while eating or following something else. This is a very pleasant rye. It has that natural bite you come to expect with Redemption, but it’s coated in a candy sweetness. Yes, it’s not a rum bomb. But do you always want that? To me, keeping the qualities of a good rye and adding a hint of barrel influence is preferable to tasting only the barrel. This one is incredibly balanced and flavorful. And at the price point, it’s a steal. And while it’s wonderful on its own, it makes an incredibly great old fashioned. I used peach bitters to muddle the sugar and lemon instead of orange. Fantastic. I strongly disagree with the Distiller review and suggest they get someone else to offer a new opinion. It’s not fair to disparage a quality offering with what feels like a rushed and unserious review.