Bourbon/Rye Review #1: A Midwinter's Night Dram Act 5 Scene 5

A Midwinter's Night Dram Act 5 Scene 5

Rye - NAS - NCF- No Color Added - Sample ($80 at the local) - 48.3%

Color - Mahogony

Nose - First a blast of dill and then that instantly goes away. Burnt sugar, spice, and more sweetness.

Taste - Caramel, vanilla, baking spices and salt. Great mouthfeel, much more than the ABV would imply.

Finish - Long - Spice, caramel, salt and sweetness

Overall - 4 - The subtleties and the finish is what carries this whisky. While most rye's tend to beat you over the head, this is much more elegant. This is the best rye I have ever had. I would love to have it side-by-side with Whistle Pig to see how it holds up. This pairs wonderfully with a ribeye topped with bleu cheese.

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Rating system is price influenced as it is based on my shopping decisions when buying a bottle.

7 Best in Show

6 Worthy of consistent spot in my collection

5 Worth picking up a bottle at MSRP

4 I might order at a bar or buy a bottleif discounted

3 I would drink it happily if offered

2 Whiskey on the rocks

1 Flawed/astringent - I won't be drinking it again