Ryelaw Single Grain 2017/2022

Ryelaw Single Grain 2017/2022

Official bottling 
Single rye - Lowlands
Amber
46.3% ABV
Dram

Nose: Magic marker, pear drops, lemon zest, white pepper, sour cream, hints of green tea. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, thickens slightly, cool, slightly slippery. 
Tasting:  Sour. Pear drops, lemon zest, brass polish, malted grains, white pepper, hints of sour cream. 
Finish: Short. Lemon zest, vanilla, rye bread, gooseberries, lemon juice, hints of white pepper. 

Comments: 

Bottle AZ3501. Quite a tart whisky, and unusually sour for a rye whisky. Lots of fruit and cereal are present, but it’s overlaid by this strong, rather intense sour note. It’s lemon juice but also sour cream. 

Verdict:

I like this.