Millstone 10yo 2004/2014 Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey

Millstone 10yo 2004/2014 Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey

Official bottling 
Single rye - North Brabant
Dark amber red
58.6% ABV
Dram

Nose: Vanilla, white pepper, curry leaf, orange peel, cloves, camphor. With water, autumn leaves, black tea, hints of bonfire embers. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, slippery, warm, slightly tingly. 
Tasting:  Sweet sour. Corn syrup, white pepper, orange peel, raisins, camphor, vanilla, hints of chocolate. With water, raisins, oats, corn syrup, cloves, hints of chocolate. 
Finish: Medium. Chocolate, black tea, cloves, raisins, orange peel, hints of chocolate. 

Comments: 

Cask 667. A very spicy rye, lots of nutty undertones best. But it’s fiery, and really clouds your palate at full strength. A bit of water thins it out, but the spiciness fades, leaving some cereally, fruity notes. Rewards introspection.

Verdict:

I like this.