Stoutridge Rye Cask Sample

Stoutridge Rye Cask Sample

That Boutique-y Whisky Company, Master of Malt
Single rye - New York
Amber
54.28% ABV
Dram

Nose: Cookie dough, vanilla, sourdough bread, brown paper, milk chocolate, nutmeg. With water, brown paper, milk chocolate, pumpernickel. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, tingly, hot, astringent. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Black pepper, vanilla, cookie dough, pumpernickel, black tea, nutmeg. With water, black pepper, pumpernickel, milk chocolate. 
Finish: Long. Orange peel, pumpernickel, black pepper, nutmeg. 

Comments: 

Very yeasty rye, lots of sweet notes. The rye spiciness has softened into a slightly chemical funk, but it’s still pretty good. A little water enhances the yeastiness and brings it together.

Verdict:

I like this.