Whiskey Review: Whiskey Acres Rye

It’s surprisingly smooth considering the high-rye mash! The first dram opens with a clover-honey glow on the back of the tongue, that fades into the flavor of dried fruit – prunes or dates – and then settles into a not-unpleasant mid-tongue tingle with only the slightest bitter aftertaste. Final Thoughts and Score: You know, I balked at the high-rye mash bill – I’m usually not a fan of too rye-heavy distillations – but this whiskey has turned my previously-held assumptions on their head. And I’m amazed at how full the flavor is, without any particular element coming across as heavy-handed, considering the young age of this batch. With a fantastic palate and nose, and an affordable price, I highly recommend checking this one out. If this is the future of farm-to-still whiskey, count me in.