BULLEIT RYE 12 YR *GLASS: Neat Glass *COLOR: Mahogany 1.6 bordering on Burnt Umber 1.7. *NOSE: Herbal and woody. Oak, Cedar, Dill, Black Pepper, and Cilantro. I swear I’m getting Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips? There is a bit of Sweetness on the tail end with some Mint, Licorice, and Vanilla. *NEAT: That Savoriness really translates. Heavy Dill, Mint, Oak Spice, Pepper, and Cedar on the front end. Like the Nose, a Little Sweetness on the backend with the Mint and Vanilla. The age shows on the Clingy Finish with Musty Oak and Leather coating and layering the palate. There is a nice building heat in the chest. *SPLASH: A little water doesn’t change much on the nose. Really dials up the Vanilla and Mint on the palate giving it a Juicy Fruit Gum note. The Mustiness and Leather on the Finish is more pronounced as well. •VERDICT: Impressive is an understatement. Especially when factoring in the age and $55 price tag. That’s unheard of in today’s market. Bulleit has developed an affordable, tasty stable of whiskies. Review on their new American Single Malt coming soon.