Bourbon/Rye Review #10: Michter's Rye Toasted Barrel Finish

Mitchers - NAS - Rye- Undisclosed - Sample ($75)  - 52%

Color - Deep Mahogany 

Nose - Rye spice, vanilla, white grapes, cloves - interesting the fruit on the nose

Taste - Caramel, vanilla, nutty - very little spice on the palate 

Mouthfeel - Medium but a bit thin

Finish - Toffee, vanilla, spice, cinnamon and pecans - a little sweetness and corn

Finish Length - Medium

Overall - 3/7 - This could possibly be the least rye like rye I have ever had.  I got so little spice on the palate, combined with light spice up front and back that I probably would have guessed a rye heavy bourbon mashbill as opposed to a straight rye.  The vanilla was pretty thick on this one.  Personally, I would take a Four Roses OBSK over this as I think that they are similar  but the OBSK is more enjoyable to drink and has more going on.  

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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

3 I would drink it happily if offered

2 Whiskey on the rocks

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