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Whiskey Review: Masterson’s 10 Year Old Rye Whiskey

We review Masterson's 10 Year Old Rye Whiskey, a Canadian rye bottled here in the US by a California non-distiller producer.
  • Savannah Weinstock is a whiskey enthusiast and industry professional.
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Tasting Notes:

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Appearance:
Masterson’s 10 Year straight rye appears medium-light caramel in the glass. Nose: Very grain-forward on the
Nose:
Very grain-forward on the nose: sweet cereal, Frosted Flakes, and caramel corn pop out. Hot breakfast cereal builds, making for a creamy nose. Canned fruit salad and cherry lollipop add a certain fruity element. The creamy grain of the nose transforms into very toasty wood after some time in the glass. follows through to the
Palate:
The warm grain of the nose follows through to the palate, leading with toast, milled grain or grist, and Cream of Wheat. The medium-light body underscores the controlled, mild nature of the spirit. Slightly grassy, fresh, and polished. From start to finish, the palate remains very, very breakfast-y. The overwhelming element throughout is that creamy, mild breakfast cereal warmth. The only true trace of typical rye force is a very slight white pepper note in the finish, which is quite short and creamy. Conclusion: Certainly a testament to what aging can do to a rye, Masterson’s is a clean, subtle, grain-forward expression. Discounting its sourcing may be beneficial to truly enjoying this spirit, considering the lack of clear information out there about it. For scoring purposes, however, I could not. FINAL SCORE: 90/100
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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.

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Bat Masterson, Masterson’s is yet another whiskey that aims to lure consumers to glaze past its sourcing and focus on its story. Branding issues aside, Masterson’s remains a 10-year-old straight rye whiskey, which are few and far between.

Tasting Notes:

Appearance: 

Masterson’s 10 Year straight rye appears medium-light caramel in the glass.

Nose: Very grain-forward on the nose: sweet cereal, Frosted Flakes, and caramel corn pop out. Hot breakfast cereal builds, making for a creamy nose. Canned fruit salad and cherry lollipop add a certain fruity element. The creamy grain of the nose transforms into very toasty wood after some time in the glass.

Palate: The warm grain of the nose follows through to the palate, leading with toast, milled grain or grist, and Cream of Wheat. The medium-light body underscores the controlled, mild nature of the spirit. Slightly grassy, fresh, and polished. From start to finish, the palate remains very, very breakfast-y. The overwhelming element throughout is that creamy, mild breakfast cereal warmth. The only true trace of typical rye force is a very slight white pepper note in the finish, which is quite short and creamy.

Conclusion:

Certainly a testament to what aging can do to a rye, Masterson’s is a clean, subtle, grain-forward expression. Discounting its sourcing may be beneficial to truly enjoying this spirit, considering the lack of clear information out there about it. For scoring purposes, however, I could not.

FINAL SCORE: 90/100

Savannah Weinstock

Savannah Weinstock is a graduate of Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, where her Environmental Studies thesis delved into the intersection of Scotch Whisky, sustainability, and the commodification of nature and culture. During her thesis research, she spent time living and studying in Glasgow, Scotland, visiting and interviewing distilleries across the country, with a particular focus on the Hebridean Isles. Savannah is currently immersed in the industry, gaining firsthand experience with whiskey, spirits, and cocktails on a daily basis.

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