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Whiskey Review: Amador Rye Whiskey

We review Amador Rye Whiskey, a somewhat sweeter rye whiskey from Amador Distillery out of California.

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Tasting Notes

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This rye blend is made with whiskey sourced from Missouri, which is states plainly on the bottle. It is bottled at 80 proof. I’m unsure of the price point or mash bill.
Appearance:
It’s amber in color, and the legs made a lovely clamshell pattern on the side of my glass.
Nose:
Amador Rye smells warm and yeasty, like freshly baked bread. Sweetness is also pronounced with vanilla and oak scents.
Palate:
My first sip tasted like funfetti cake, silky and sweet. If it didn’t say it was a rye whiskey on the bottle, I would not have guessed, as it’s lacking that spiciness that some rye whiskeys have. Instead, this is more like a warm piece of marbled rye bread. It starts out smooth and sweet, switching up with some banana and vanilla flavors for the finish. I did enjoy the taste of this whiskey. However, if I picked up a bottle of this expecting a rye-heavy flavor, I would be sorely disappointed.
Finish:
Comments:
I’m a fan of sweeter whiskies, so I did enjoy this bottle. Honestly, I’m a little disappointed that I probably won’t ever be able to find it again. If you’re more of a fan of spicy rye varieties, this version is probably not up your alley.

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.

Shauna McKnight

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