Taste:8 Finish: 7 Visual: 4 Aroma: 4
Total: 23
Tasted on the rocks, no added water.
It has a medium amber color. I'd prefer it a bit darker but it's still appealing. The aroma is light but a good sniff reveals tobacco and hay and just a hint of alcohol.
It's a bit oily up front which is interesting. It is very bold with big caramel, grains, vanilla, and in the back a wallop of alcohol. It is 101 proof . Under it is a bit of sweetness. The flavor lingers and stings the tongue. But it's not harsh. As the ice melts and the mix gets diluted, it definitely mellows a bit. It is very "big country" with flavors of the farm: hay, grains, the earth.
Ryes are typically a bit more bold and lean towards harsh when not done properly. This has a nice balance. Overall I'd say a well done rye. More flavor than its Jim Beam counterpart. I rather like it.
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