Old Forester 100 Proof Straight Rye Whiskey 750ml
Floral aromas upfront integrate with sweet brown sugar and a citrusy zest. The floral notes seem unusual for a rye, bringing a unique yet subtle twist to the category.
A light hint of bananas is followed by a mixture of spices - cloves, allspice, and a trace of nutmeg. Cocoa and a faint nuttiness round it out, providing a well balanced and integrated sip. It’s a tad light for the proofpoint, with less spice than I would have expected for a rye. Approachable and manageable, yet not quite as robust as the proof would suggest.
Initial peppercorn spice is overtaken by brown sugar sweetness, yielding a medium length finish that trends towards the sweeter side. Nothing about it is off-putting in any way, however it lacks the depth otherwise found on the nose and palate.
Floral aromas upfront integrate with sweet brown sugar and a citrusy zest. The floral notes seem unusual for a rye, bringing a unique yet subtle twist to the category.
A light hint of bananas is followed by a mixture of spices - cloves, allspice, and a trace of nutmeg. Cocoa and a faint nuttiness round it out, providing a well balanced and integrated sip. It’s a tad light for the proofpoint, with less spice than I would have expected for a rye. Approachable and manageable, yet not quite as robust as the proof would suggest.
Initial peppercorn spice is overtaken by brown sugar sweetness, yielding a medium length finish that trends towards the sweeter side. Nothing about it is off-putting in any way, however it lacks the depth otherwise found on the nose and palate.
Description
Floral aromas upfront integrate with sweet brown sugar and a citrusy zest. The floral notes seem unusual for a rye, bringing a unique yet subtle twist to the category.
A light hint of bananas is followed by a mixture of spices - cloves, allspice, and a trace of nutmeg. Cocoa and a faint nuttiness round it out, providing a well balanced and integrated sip. It’s a tad light for the proofpoint, with less spice than I would have expected for a rye. Approachable and manageable, yet not quite as robust as the proof would suggest.
Initial peppercorn spice is overtaken by brown sugar sweetness, yielding a medium length finish that trends towards the sweeter side. Nothing about it is off-putting in any way, however it lacks the depth otherwise found on the nose and palate.
