Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Official bottling 
Single rye - Heaven Hill
Amber copper
47% ABV
Dram

Nose: Rye bread, vanilla, black pepper, silicone rubber, pencil erasers, strawberry jam. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, mouth coating, hot, astringent.
Tasting:  Sweet sour. Black tea, black pepper, pencil erasers, strawberry jam, honey, damson jam. 
Finish: Short. Black tea, strawberry jam, damson jam, black pepper. 

Comments: 

Bready, slightly sulphurous rye from Heaven Hill, with fruity notes atop the sulphur and pepperiness. I’ve had more complex ryes, but this is easy drinking.

Verdict:

I like this.