The nose is grain and barrel forward; the former light, citrusy, spicy and a little candied; the latter toasty and lightly charred with some smoldering campfire. It’s really pleasant to sniff and suss out new aromas.
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Green River Rye offers a different flavor journey compared to its peers. Its sweeter profile and milder peppery taste make it more accessible, potentially appealing to a broader audience, including those who might find other rye whiskeys too intense.
A quick whiff of the nose, and there’s no denying this is a rye whiskey reporting for duty. It has all the classic hallmarks of a high rye mash bill rye whiskey from MGP–candied fruit, bright rye spice, caramel and juicy fruit.
A single sip shows off its super-soft mouthfeel, and as always, this whiskey is precision balanced with no single flavor rushing to the fore. Soon enough, though, toasted oak emerges arm and arm with candied cherry, sugar maple candy and graham cracker.
Michter’s actually started the whole toasted finish craze back in 2014, but it wasn’t until 2017 that the first toasted rye came along. With this latest release, Michter’s has kept to three-year intervals (the second release hit shelves in 2020).
The rye spice launches like a honey-lemon toddy upfront before exploding like fireworks on the back palate. In it’s wake is a trail of spice, demerara syrup and honey all the way down the throat.
Hemingway Whiskey’s Signature Rye is a delicious pour that gives us an exciting glimpse into the future of 95/5 rye whiskey. A future that doesn’t solely rely on the work of a single distillery.
Alberta Premium Cask Strength is a fine rye with a depth of flavor and a very long finish. The color is tan, but not too light, and has the long legs you would expect at the 127 proof.
In Uncle Nearest Uncut/Unfiltered Rye Blend 001 you’ll experience a pleasing ride with three different whiskey regions coming together in a masterful blend that deserves to be on the radar of rye enthusiasts everywhere.
