Hard Truth Master Distiller's Reserve Sweet Mash Rye (2024 Blend)

Aroma - “A lot of a little” is the best way to describe this… Lots of different notes pop off but nothing really pronounced. Definitely getting a youthful vibe. Bright fruits and citrus….. Oak/wood presence comes in the form of walking through Lowe’s lumbar aisle. Definitely “sweet aroma”. There is some mild baking spice notes towards the back. Taste - Wow that is actually quite nice. Lots of brown sugar, various fruits, and vanilla mixed with some baking spices. This is definitely a nice dessert style whiskey as it really is quite sweet. Overall - Has a bit more body than what the nose leads on. The finish is more on the medium-long, which fits the profile of a barrel proof offering. Nice flavor profile. Decent complexity. At the price, it is definitely above average and I think it could actually do pretty well in a blind tasting because I do think the profile is a bit unique.

It's decent but not outstanding. It wasn't what I anticipated and was somewhat disappointing to my palate. I spent $90, but I would never purchase it again, not even for $40.