Whiskey Rye Illinois No age statement 50% ABV
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Blaum Bros. Straight Rye Whiskey features a mash bill composed of 92% rye sourced from a single Illinois farm, complemented by 5% smoked malt and 3% malted barley. This rye whiskey is aged for at least four years in new, charred 53-gallon white oak barrels and is bottled at 100 proof. It is distilled by Blaum Bros. Distilling Co. in Galena, Illinois, an establishment founded in 2013 by brothers Matt and Mike Blaum.
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The aroma is sweet, even fruity for a rye. Notes of orange, citrus, and a touch of licorice/anise, not excessively spicy. The taste brings out nuttiness and a hint of spearmint near the end. It's sweet, with a pleasant, balanced, and not overpowering amount of spice. A considerable improvement over their standard bourbon.
Neat. Sweet and Brady rye on the nose. Taste is sweet and spicy rye with a similar finish. I'm not a big fan of younger rye but enjoy this more than anticipated. I would choose this over the Willett 4 year anytime.
Peppery nose, with notes of orange peel, vanilla, and Maraschino cherries. The palate reveals leather and drying oak, alongside a minty incense. The finish transports you to a cigar shop (in a pleasing way).
This whiskey has a significant spicy sensation at the conclusion of the sip! It's not an intense heat, but rather a comfortable warmth.
Initial notes of vanilla crème brûlée, followed by sweet smoke and oak, with a touch of menthol. A rich, smoky character is present in a pleasingly long finish. Exhibits mild warmth for its 100 proof, offering a complex experience.
A distinctive rye with notes of cedar and a hint of smoke. It's smooth, and I enjoy it neat, though a small addition of water enhances it slightly.
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