Dustin, Oct 29, 2020

This is my new favorite whiskey. Like Makers, it is really drinkable. It is naturally sweet and smooth all by itself. It’s complete lack of alcohol burn defies it’s high proof number. No detectable port wine flavor just sweet, smooth rye comes through.

Gene, Oct 16, 2020

Old school...a bit hard but all in all a great sip

Donald, Sep 1, 2020

I love rye - but this one is not good. It tastes very grassy, and not in a good way. It tastes unfinished, not properly aged or like there is something just plain wrong with it. I almost tossed out the entire bottle because it was so bad. I decided to infuse it with black tea to have a tea-infused rye. I soaked it for much longer than normal to get the "grassiness" mellowed out. Even still, its just barely ok and not something enjoyable. This is a pass for me.

Josh, Jul 17, 2020

Oh my word. Had a whiskey tasting last night. Of 7 participants, every one of us gave this a 1 out of 10. Easily one of the worst I have ever tasted.

Josh, Feb 19, 2020

absolutely not a fan.

Kenneth, Oct 8, 2019

Mild spice. Notes of vanilla and caramel.

Steve, Mar 19, 2019

Well, it's a rye. I was hoping that this was more like the Basil Hayden's port finished rye, but it's not even close.

James, Mar 8, 2019

Incredible aroma - vanilla, plums, oak, sweet flowers. After taking in the wonderful nose of this whiskey, I had high hopes for the taste, and was pleased, but also a little bit disappointed. The taste is certainly nice - with notes of dark fruit and the expected rye spiciness - but it didn’t “knock me over” the way that I’d anticipated when I first opened the bottle and caught a whiff of the aroma. Added a few drops of water and DID NOT like the result...the finish completely fractured and it took on a funky, “wet cardboard” aftertaste. Much better straight or in a cocktail. This may not become my “daily drinker,” but will definitely earn a place in my “I want something different” rotation. Makes a TERRIFIC Manhattan! All things considered, glad I bought - and will likely purchase again.

James, Dec 18, 2018

Very interesting taste! This was fun to drink, and overall a delightful dram

Sean, May 10, 2018

Can I get it in a 1.75 liter???? Yes, I like it!

Sean, Mar 15, 2018

The port aging really sets this apart. Neat, no ice, very nice.

Eric, Mar 6, 2018

Nice rye spiciness, and very smooth finish from the port.

Art, Jan 21, 2018

Sweet and peppery. Very nice for the price.

William, Jan 3, 2018

I have enjoyed this bottle as my first significant rye experience. I'm a fan of port, so I thought a port-barrel aged rye was a great and unique place to start. I'll admit that my ability to detect subtle flavors and aromas is still under development, but the flavor spiral for this one seems fairly spot on. It's easy to down a few glasses of this smooth-drinking rye.

Daniel, Oct 12, 2017

Tasty and quite spicy. Not terribly much better than much less expensive ryes, such as bulleit.

George, Oct 5, 2017

Best Rye I have tasted. Very smooth with great flavor. Rye starting to replace Boubon for sipping. Start neat add a little water or several chips of crushed ice.