Name: Bender's Rye Whiskey Reviews & Tasting Notes
Brand: Bender's
SKU: 1021865
Price: 59.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 6.3 (83 reviews)

Wesley, Jan 23, 2021

Really enjoyed. Was one of three in my sample box and was by far the best.

Mike, Jan 22, 2021

Good flavor base and favorite out of the tasting set. Good easy drinker

guest, Jan 16, 2021

Not good, bordering on undrinkable. It was so unpleasant we had to get something to eat to get the taste out of our mouths. No thank you!

Alan, Jan 15, 2021

Better than scotch but least favorite whiskey so far

Tim, Jan 14, 2021

Starts Fruity, sweet with spicy to finish.

Charles, Jan 7, 2021

The flavor profile was spot on with notes of rye, vanilla, cherry and some spice. The finish was pretty short but as an entry bottle to ryes, this one isn't bad.

Mitch, Jan 3, 2021

Almost as a rye posed as a bourbon.

Patrick, Jan 3, 2021

Not at all a fan. No body. Limited flavor. Minimal burn. Funky aftertaste. Sorry, but I don’t like it. Not one bit.

Ryan, Dec 27, 2020

Best of the tasting sample package. Smooth with some cherry.

Skip, Dec 27, 2020

This came as a sample in a tasting - I would definitely buy this.

ERIC, Dec 26, 2020

Vanilla and pepper on the nose, sweet with a spicier finish. Easy enough neat. Was part of the sample pack, certainly worth considering a full bottle.

David, Dec 6, 2020

Best of the sample pack. I sipped neat and on the rocks, it’s smooth with none of the burn of other Rye whiskies in the sample pack.

Joe, Dec 5, 2020

The nose is a little off for me. But the palate delivers. Light body, pretty big flavor. Spices, cinnamon candy, honeyed apricots.

Bryan, Nov 23, 2020

Felt is was way too spicy when neat. Opened up and mellowed out with a cube. Still not a favorite but wouldn’t turn it down either.

Adam, Nov 18, 2020

Spicy but good drinkability. Almost neutral smell.

Stephen, Nov 6, 2020

spicy and light, with a slight peppery finish. Really enjoyable.

Jerry, Nov 3, 2020

Would be great in a Manhattan

Greg, Oct 28, 2020

This was our second favorite from the tasting box. It has a buttery creaminess to it that is nice but there is bitterness that I would describe as baker’s chocolate along with the dark cherry. It’s an interesting blend and might be great for cocktails, but I probably wouldn’t buy it to sip.

Vincent, Oct 6, 2020

Too spicy for me. Kinda taste like dirt.

Joshua, Oct 5, 2020

Spicy and hot to finish. Light in mouth. High alcohol taste for abv

Bill, Oct 2, 2020

Surprisingly light and spicy flavor. Not what I expected from a Rye.

Carl, Sep 19, 2020

Nice spice

Sondra, Sep 19, 2020

Favorite of the sampler, a nice smooth sipping whiskey.

Ryan, Sep 6, 2020

Light and sweet. The fruitiness reminds me of a subtle wine flavor

james, Sep 4, 2020

Super smooth. not usually a Rye fan but this one was great. Not too spicy but a good amount of pepper.

Chris, Sep 2, 2020

A bit harsh. Funny flavor with lingering not so good finish

Michael, Aug 24, 2020

Not a terrible rye. But not the best in my opinion. Didn't care for the flavor or finish. It doesn't have a terrible burn or anything, just find the overall flavors to be harsh and lacking depth.

Corey, Aug 13, 2020

Light taste, easy drinking.

Michael, Aug 12, 2020

5

Douglas, Aug 9, 2020

Too much spice

Nicholas, Aug 5, 2020

I picked up on the fruity notes in this, but didn’t much care for the overall flavor or finish.

Corey, Jul 27, 2020

Very smooth

Carl, Jul 5, 2020

Interesting fruity nose and finish, but taste leaves something to be desired. Eye: pale yellow Nose: Fruity (pineapple) Taste: Astringent Finish: Pineapple Mouth feel: Thin

Jeffrey, Jun 30, 2020

Weak start, but good finish. I’d rather put my money elsewhere.

Beau, Jun 30, 2020

Initial Taste of high proof. Evens out in the end. Decent nose as well.

Ivan, Jun 28, 2020

Strong flavors of vanilla and spicy. Also has a serious high proof after taste.

Kelly, Jun 21, 2020

Really hot for the ABV. Not a lot of flavors in there. Seems like it needs double the time in the barrel.

Jason, Jun 11, 2020

Not a fan. Very much middling flavors, heavy on vanilla and some booze. Least favorite in the set.

Stephen, Jun 8, 2020

sweet smooth smell, smooth taste, spicy finish

Bryan, May 31, 2020

Aroma’s are pleasant. There is a bit of a spice kick/burn at the start. With a few drops of ice water is become much more flavorful. Overall it’s a decent sipper

Antti, May 24, 2020

It is a good, intense, Rye Whiskey that has a spicy birth; while a rich life leads to a long & full death with notes of rye & pepper.

David, May 7, 2020

Even my wife liked this one. Nice nose and the forward flavors were distinctive, especially when opened up with dropper of water.

DANIEL, May 4, 2020

Got this in my tasting box and it was easily my least favorite. Very strong alcohol smell like crown which I don't like. First taste was all spice followed by vanilla and a rough burn going down. Other reviewers are correct that water and ice helps tame the spice and bring out the buttery flavors but it was still not good. Wouldn't buy at all.

Vincent, May 4, 2020

Got this in my sampler. I don't like to complain, but something tasted very off. Huge parsley, gasoline, and other vegetal notes. That can't be right. Would be open trying again, though, if it was one-time issue.

Jon, Apr 25, 2020

The noise is not pleasant

Amalie, Apr 24, 2020

Super spicy upfront! But a cozy warm blanket with fuzzy socks once you settle in.

Robert, Apr 21, 2020

Young whiskey. The smell and taste of alcohol is prevalent but not unpleasant. For a 90 proof it’s rather smooth with little bite. The butter and malty profiles are out in front. Oak and fruit appear depending on where the sip falls on your tongue.

Jeff, Apr 17, 2020

This was rough neat, but I added a splash of water and it was very enjoyable. I’d imagine over an ice cube it’d be pretty solid as well.

Michelina, Apr 13, 2020

This is the Uma Thurman of Rye whiskeys. At first, you might think it's unattractive. But after your second encounter, you realize this is the rye you've been waiting for your whole life. My first taste left me with a strong, spicy taste that did not mellow. However, on second approach (and after a bit of chilling and a dash of water), the buttery, sweet characteristics came out. I have had the pleasure of enjoying many an outstanding Rye, but this is the "one that got away". The small taste that came with my Flaviar box has stayed with me for the past 2 months. I have actively searched for it at every Manhattan liquor store I have shopped at, but like a New York minute, it has eluded me. It is, without a doubt, the most intriguing bottle of rye that I have ever had the pleasure of including in my liquor cabinet. Don't be stupid. Buy the freaking bottle.

Robert, Apr 11, 2020

Good taste and nice finish. Use a cube of ice with it

james, Apr 10, 2020

i’m not sure what that initial flavor was for some reason I can’t put my finger on it but I am not a fan

Patrick, Apr 8, 2020

Great if you like mixing rubbing alcohol with your whiskey !!

Justin, Apr 1, 2020

I enjoyed this. At first not so much, as I thought a butter taste came on too strong. After putting it on ice and letting sit for a little while, a sweetness came out and almost reminded me of an oak aged sweet butter cream if that makes any sense. Haha.

Ron, Mar 9, 2020

Sweet and spicy but not very complex. Added a couple of drops of water to tame the heat.

Alex, Feb 29, 2020

Eh, it’s cool what they’re doing but unfortunately it’s not my glass of rye. Nothing in the profile stood out flavor wise. Sorry to say I would not recommend.

Casey, Jan 26, 2020

Too light.

Matt, Jan 12, 2020

Sweet and buttery with just enough spice. Not a great sipper, but I can see it as a good base for a cocktail, lots of different notes going on that could compliment many different types of cocktails. For the price, though, I wouldn’t make it my first choice.

Todd, Dec 29, 2019

This is one of my least favorite ryes I have tried. Very heavy on the alcohol. Almost medicinal.

Daniel, Dec 13, 2019

Aroma:. Slightly sweet, Woody, iodine-y. Taste: malty with a hint of spice. Alcohol overpowers. On ice: malty, hint of sweetness. Not going to be high on my list of ones to buy or drink again. Won't turn down if handed to me.

Lane, Nov 18, 2019

Pure alcoholic smell couldn’t get past but had sweet buttery taste with a spiced finish. Too strong of a smell and too sweet for my taste

Craig, Jul 16, 2019

I feel like I must have gotten a different batch from other reviewers here. I found this terrible, all ethyl at the nose, then thin and rough and quietly chaotic from start to finish. It brings me no pleasure to give such a negative review, and I wish Bender's well, but boy there's not much to like here.

Byron, Jul 5, 2019

Let it breathe and it will take your breath away

Lacey, Jun 23, 2019

Loved it!! Sweet for a Rye, but so smooth.

Briana, Jun 14, 2019

Smooth, great buttery and vanilla flavor

Anthony, Mar 26, 2019

Very spicy

Shannon, Mar 15, 2019

Sweet and spicy, but not much else. Maybe walnuts and honey? Smooth, though.

Roy, Mar 2, 2019

Smooth start with a spicy finish. Really wasn’t expecting that much bite, but I liked it

Jonathan, Feb 11, 2019

Smells like paint thinner but has a delicious light body.

Scott, Jan 30, 2019

Not very smooth and has a rough spicy flavor that just lingers after. Keep trying new recipes Bender’s this ones not for me

Jennifer, Jan 19, 2019

Classic rye but nothing special. Very little nose, almost undetectable.

Brad, Nov 21, 2018

Very good. You get apple in the nose. Apple and char on the palate. Short finish.

Stephen, Nov 10, 2018

All I really tasted was spice and vanilla. Was my least favorite of the 3 samples in the 2nd Generation Rye sampler.

Sean, Oct 20, 2018

Wow! Absolutely delicious. Undeniable caramel brûlée flavors. This is a new Flaviorite!

Joshua, Sep 1, 2018

Definitely perfect for an old fashioned or manhattan. I would most likely enjoy it neat for desert after a meal.

Robert, Aug 17, 2018

A little spicy. Quite sweet. Would balance with some bitters in an OF.

Amy, May 1, 2018

LOVED this. Almost like a hot buttered rum — dessert-like for sure. Smooth and warm.

Scott, Mar 21, 2018

Close but not cigar! The nose made me think I was about to sample a liqueur or something super sweet. As pleasant and the dominate notes are the finish ruins it for me. It's just too subtle. The sweetness has nothing to compliment it. Needs more character.