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Whiskey Review: Hard Truth Distilling Malted Rye Sweet Mash Rye Whiskey

We review Hard Truth Distilling Malted Rye Sweet Mash Rye Whiskey, part of a series of sweet mash rye whiskeys from this Indiana distillery.

OVERALL RATING

6
$80.00
  • Ryan O'Doherty is a former distiller and whiskey enthusiast.
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Hard Truth Distilling Malted Rye Sweet Mash Rye Whiskey review

Tasting Notes

About:

56.1% ABV. Mash bill: 54% Rye, 46% Malted Rye. Aged in American Oak barrels. Price range: $80-90.
Appearance:
Dark Amber.
Nose:
Sweet caramel is most prominent on the nose. Almost a syrupy sweet kick to it. Not as much spice or pepper as on the other Sweet Mash rye variations from this limited drop.
Palate:
It is mildly sweet on the tongue with not much bite or kick to it for a Rye, which is a bit surprising given the mash bill. Has a bit of a maple syrup after taste, though this comes through much more on the nose than the palate.
Finish:
Comments:
The lesser of the three Sweet Mash Rye variations from the limited drop out of Hard Truth Distilling. Tasty, sweet, without overpowering kick for a rye. It’s reliable, it’s easy going, and if it weren’t for the other two whiskeys in this collection I might be more excited about it, but it does have the feel of a “little brother” who is overshadowed by its more impressive siblings.rnrn

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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