Oxford Rye The Dissertation

Oxford Rye The Dissertation 

Official bottling 
Single rye - Oxfordshire
Amber red 
47.3% ABV
Dram

Nose: Black pepper, raisins, tyre rubber, apricot jam, photocopy paper, toast, honey. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, mouth coating, cool, loosens. 
Tasting:  Sour sweet. Raisins, honey, lemon zest, photocopy paper, toast, aluminium foil, hints of butterscotch. 
Finish: Short. Lemon zest, honey, vanilla, oatcakes, apricot jam. 

Comments: 

English rye whisky, unusual in terms of not being very sweet. Lots of feinty notes, but it’s a little bit harsh and unbalanced.

Verdict:

I like this.