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Whiskey Rye California No age statement 46.5% ABV
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Sonoma Rye is the signature rye whiskey from Sonoma Distilling Company. Its mash bill consists of 80% rye sourced from California and Canada, along with 20% malted rye from the UK. The whiskey is aged for a minimum of 15 months in new American oak barrels with a char #3, in various sizes from 15, 30, and 53 gallons. It is bottled at 93 proof.
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This is my go-to rye. It begins neutrally sweet, develops a rich vanilla core, and concludes with a lengthy, tannic finish. It's quite alcoholic and warming, but this complements the sweet vanilla notes well. The rough edge might deter some, yet the underlying flavors surpass many other whiskeys I've sampled.
A sharp start, with some menthol upfront that shifts to cinnamon, oak, prune, and herbal notes, leading to a long spicy finish. Nothing to particularly praise.
Awful. Burns from beginning to end and tastes like chemicals.
Slightly oaky with hints of peach and a significant caramel aftertaste. Quite pleasant.
Smoky honey flavors. I'm not a fan.
A rye with fruity and floral characteristics.
Same style and price bracket, best rated first.
