Sonoma Distilling Company Cherrywood Rye

Sonoma Distilling Company Cherrywood Rye

Official bottling 
Single rye - California 
Amber, hints of red 
47.8% ABV
Dram

Nose: Raisins, strawberry jam, malted grains, black tea, cloves, honey, vanilla. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, astringent, tingly, warm. 
Tasting:  Sweet. Black tea, black pepper, raisins, oatcakes, shortbread, vanilla, cloves. 
Finish: Long. Black tea, black pepper, cloves, oatcakes, honey. 

Comments: 

Californian rye whisky, which is peppery and sweet, lots of jammy notes. But so far so standard, although the oatcake notes are slightly unusual. Pleasant dram, but not a stand out.

Verdict:

I like this.