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Ezra Brooks 90 Proof Straight Rye
Rye — Indiana, USA
Reviewed
April 5, 2017 (edited October 18, 2018)
Pretty solid for the price paid ($18) but it's a bit hot and messy. The initial nose is fantastic, but after sitting and opening up for a bit, those wonderful rye notes (mint, anise, dill) start to fade and give way to the young and unrefined nature of this whiskey, resulting in a strong alcoholic presence that overwhelms the palate. The mouthfeel is also fairly thin. Would love to try this one side by side with Dickel Rye for comparative purposes. Unlike its Bourbon counterparts (Ezra 90 proof and 7 year 101), this one doesn't really punch above its price point. For a sub-$20 bottle of MGP-sourced Rye though, it won't leave you disappointed.
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