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Whiskey Review: Cooper River Rye

We review Cooper River Rye, a whiskey made in New Jersey from a portion of locally grown grain.

OVERALL RATING

8
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Tasting Notes

About:

86 proof; aged just over a year in new, charred oak; mash bill of 63% rye, 23% corn, and 14% malted barley; milled, mashed, fermented, distilled, aged, and bottled all in downtown Camden, NJ. Color: A shiny, rich light brown, with an orange hue to it. Dare I call it a Trumpian sort of shade?
Appearance:
Nose:
Browned butter, cinnamon-raisin toast, nougat, a newly cut tree in the rain.
Palate:


Finish:
Comments:
This is so, so easy to drink and really quite enjoyable. The craft is evident and it’s a delight on the palate. Remember those commercials about “the softer side of Sears?” This is like the softer side of rye. It speaks softly but carries a big punch. If this is their first go-round and they’ve only been around for a couple years, I’m quite excited to see what they do next. And it might be time to get some real tomatoes.

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.

Carin Moonin

Carin Moonin swapped a 5th-floor walkup in Hoboken, NJ, for a house in SE Portland a decade ago and hasn't looked back. She appreciates Portland's vibrant whiskey scene, finding it complements both the weather and her mood. Carin enjoys exploring the diverse world of brown liquor and its many facets. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Salon.com, DailyDot.com, Willamette Week, Portland Monthly, and others. When she's not indulging in whiskey or writing about it, you can find Carin running, reading, or on the hunt for free samples in grocery stores.

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