Fafnir187
High West Rendezvous Rye
Rye — (bottled in) Utah, USA
Reviewed
May 26, 2020 (edited September 29, 2020)
Pretty mild nose of dill, ginger, clove, citrus, rolled oats, and a tinge of ethanol.
Palate opens with butterscotch and honey transitioning to orange peel and a woodsy oak in the mid-palate, but then cuts right to the finish. Flavors aren’t particularly rich or punchy; they are just kind of “there”.
Spicy medium length finish features black pepper, cinnamon, anise, and dill with a kiss of mint. Mouthfeel is light and soft.
A “sweet and spicy” rye that isn’t particularly herbal, this makes good showing with no real flaws, but also doesn’t knock my socks off. Which brings me to the price; at $58 this is overpriced for a “just fine” experience. High West Double Rye is a bolder, more herbal, and ultimately more interesting whiskey for about half the price. Misses the re-buy mark for me.
58.0
USD
per
Bottle
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