Rating: 16/23 This sample of bourbon-rye is courtesy of @PBMichiganWolverine. - Nose - There's a clean water aspect mixed with rye herbaceousness and spice. There's a bit of rich grain wort coming out and then there are sweet red fruits. A touch of malty sweetness. - Palate - Sweet, with a surprising rich and full character. There's some herbal nuance as well that adds depth but doesn't become excessively bitter. There's a little bit of a lightly toasted wood layer going on, contrasting with the sweet dried red fruits, which blend in surprisingly well. - Finish - A bit on the bitter side, but quite rich. There's lingering fruit, but it's even less discernible than it was before. - Conclusion - I like this. There's a nice balance going on. The flavors, although more balanced than I'd expected, are also a bit indistinct. I'm finding Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Rye (17/23) to be better than this. I think this is a 16.