Whiskey Rye California 46% ABV
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This rye whiskey is produced at Venus Spirits in Santa Cruz, California, using an organic mash bill of 60% rye, corn, wheat, and barley. It undergoes distillation in an alembic still and is subsequently aged for six months in small barrels.
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Nose of raw grain and young wood. Herbal notes, sweetness, a fiery character. A brief, bitter conclusion. This expression is too young and too bland for its cost. My expectations are higher for the gin and aquavit.
An intense, young rye. Boldly intense. The rye is prominent, as is the strong oak. A fine example of what small distilleries can achieve.
A standard rye whiskey, with a bit of sweetness, a touch of spice, and it's fairly smooth. Excellent for a Manhattan.
It's not bad. It tastes quite alcoholic on the first sip. It could use more flavors, but it's quite smooth.
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