David Kline

9.5

Black and brooding with a high-piled eccentric crown of stiff frizz, descending wildly in chaotic lacing. This subversive Russian has been meddling in my election to drink through my beer collection before the birth of my child, and subsequent, triumphant return to wine! It stares at me; a quiet threat. Now, open and daunting, I ease in with the slowest approach. Robust fig and chocolate purée, with treacle, toffee, Turkish spiced coffee, baklava, chocolate nougat while also ganache coconut balls., cinnamon, brown sugar, black strap molasses and candied pecan aromas swirl thickly in this awesome mine of whiskey darkness. The aromatics lose intensity when you take a sip of this subterranean shadow magma. Blackberry reduction in dark chocolate, burnt caramels, coffee brittle, gorgeous rye herbaceous-ness, sprouting fresh oregano, peppercorns, chicory, Spanish brandy, truffles, allspice, marjoram, molasses, vanilla extract, soy sauce minus the salt. Sweet and bitter battle in smoky, stick basalt vessels filled with dark chocolate, sage and espresso. Enormous! Layer upon layer of warping wood expressions and undulating liquids of blackest culinary art. — a month ago

Norman Gennaro

9.5

Whiskeyfest. Hard not to like this. — 10 days ago

with Gunja

John Porter

10

Great flavor. Love it! — 10 days ago

Norman Gennaro

9.4

Whiskeyfest. Very sweet on the finish due to the molasses they add at the end. This is an end the night drink. — 10 days ago

with Gunja

Aaron Tan

8.9

Quite enjoyed this. Light-footed hop touch, citrusy, and refreshing. — a month ago

Scott Soren

9.9

Beyond incredible G.O.A.T. Hands down my favorite bourbon/Rye. ‘07. — 19 days ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.2

The final final. Waving the white flag. I have a meeting tomorrow. — a month ago

with Mark

Norman Gennaro

9.2

Whiskeyfest. A simple pour but enjoyable. — 10 days ago

with Gunja

David Kline

9.4

Revisit from four weeks ago, so I’ll keep it short and less windy. Red amber body is just a beauty. The white crown an equal. Strawberry nose with fresh apricot, peach and pickled peach too. Mouth puckering-ly sour with green strawberry, cherry sweet tart, lemon juice, limes, red grapefruit, apple cider vinegar and Dijon mustard, sour pineapple, star fruit and kumquat. Tartness just brands you initially, and you seek shelter in the oak relics below the sour reliquary. — 8 days ago

Ed Canfield

9.3

This Rye is for sipping, and is buttery. — 23 days ago