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Whiskey Review: Hard Truth Distilling Chocolate Malt Sweet Mash Rye Whiskey

We review Hard Truth Distilling Chocolate Malt Sweet Mash Rye Whiskey, made in a "sweet mash" style.

OVERALL RATING

8
$80.00
  • Ryan O'Doherty is a former distiller and whiskey enthusiast.
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Hard Truth Distilling Chocolate Malt Sweet Mash Rye Whiskey review

Tasting Notes

About:

54.8% ABV. Mash bill: 51% Rye, 38% Corn, 11% Chocolate Malt. Aged in American Oak barrels. Price range: $80-90.
Appearance:
Amber.
Nose:
A buttery creamy aroma that has hints of spicy rye. Certainly, some coffee and chocolate, but they are a bit muted. Just a bit of fruit that blends into the overall sweetness.
Palate:
The coffee flavor pop much more on the palate than on the nose. You also have that familiar spiciness of a rye but given that the mash bill features corn so heavily it’s no surprise that the overall flavor is on the sweeter side for this type of whiskey. Not that it goes overboard, the sweetness is just enough to elevate the chocolatey/coffee flavor to the point that it’s noticeable, but not a novelty.
Finish:
Comments:
Hard Truth Distilling delivers an absolute treat with their small batch Chocolate Malt release. The interesting mix of sweet coco and coffee mixed with the kick of spicy rye gives us a whiskey that could be really interesting to mix in some winter time cocktails, or enjoyed neat to really appreciate the unique flavor. Given that the batch is so small I highly recommend buying them if they are still available near you, or looking forward to the next small batch release this time next year.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Ryan O'Doherty

Originally from Portland, Oregon, Ryan O'Doherty is a former distiller at Jackson Hole Still Works in Wyoming. A devoted fan of both whiskey and golf, he particularly relishes the opportunity to enjoy them in tandem.

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