NOSE
Sharp cinnamon and butterscotch flow strongly from the glass. A deep and rich cherry scent follows instantly grounding the aroma. A flex of marmalade, graham cracker, and leather further pop with distant oak in the background. It comes together extremely well due to its forcefulness of both scents and intensity.
palate
Burnt orange peel, robust dry oak, and blackstrap molasses create an interesting and surprising opening to the sip. These flavors come across as much darker and more intense than you typically find with higher proof ryes. As a result, some light astringency develops. Additional notes of rich vanilla and toasted rye spice round out its flavor profile adding balance. Like the nose, the whiskey is forceful, even punchy in parts, asserting its influence with precision.
Finish
Leather and dry oak are domineering over the finish’s finer notes of gingerbread and melted caramel. Hints of molasses can still be tasted but are far less assertive at this point in the sip. Some astringency is further felt which is carried on the back of the finish’s peppery rye spice. It’s a potent finish, giving you all it’s got which makes it come across hotter and punchier than its proof suggests.
