Background: This is a bonded rye whiskey, aged for at least 4 years. I had this blind so keep that in mind while reading my noes\
ABV: 50%
This is a series that I will be posting my reviews and reveal from but no the overall results. A group of us did a big rye split where we sampled over a month blind samples from each other where we dedicated whole bottles, set those scores into a google doc, then pronounced a winner after it was all over.
There was a non-participating member who made sure there were no double entries.
Rye 18
Nose: maltiness, oaky, malty corn, sweet
Palate: Maltiness, Corn, musty, vanilla
Finish: Medium, corn, vanilla
Rating: 5/10
This is mellow corn
MELLOW! CORN! BOTTLED! IN! BOND!
Reveal: Old Overholt Bonded
Well I was dead wrong, but this was fine for the price, and yes I realize Mellow Corns not a rye
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect