Whiskey Review: Crater Lake Rye

This whiskey is definitely less harsh on the palate, though still hot. Cinnamon and oak mingle with white pepper and some dark fruit. Finish: Smokey oak and cinnamon pervade the surprisingly smooth finish. The overall impression this whiskey leaves is a level of heat surprising for such a low-proof spirit. However, it opens up after some time in the glass, and is considerably more aggressive on the nose than on the palate: while the nose borders on harsh, it comes across as merely peppery on the palate. I find I don’t dislike this whiskey, though it’s certainly a little rough around the edges. I give the Crake Lake Rye whiskey a score of 82.