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Whiskey Review: District Made Straight Rye Whiskey

We review District Made Straight Rye Whiskey, made of a mashbill with Maryland rye.

OVERALL RATING

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District Made Straight Rye Whiskey

Tasting Notes

About:

94 proof(47% ABV), 57% Abruzzi rye, 14% corn, 29% malted rye, 750ml bottle, $50 msrp.
Appearance:
This rye whiskey is a very dark red in color.
Nose:
The scent of the rye is very forward and apparent. There is also a nice hint of licorice, and a touch of honey.
Palate:
There is a touch of honey right at the start, with a cinnamon and pepper hit after. There is definitely a hint of cherry cola as an after effect.
Finish:
Comments:
This is very much a rye whiskey. The rye barley is very apparent, but it does bring some other lovely flavors in, and that hint of cherry cola at the end is very nice. As with the District Made Straight Bourbon, I would highly recommend this to whiskey connoisseurs and experienced whisky drinkers, but I would not recommend this to beginning whiskey drinkers. I think it’s a bit too rye forward and strong for many people not familiar with stronger whiskey and rye.

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.

James Logan

James Logan is an enthusiast with a background in food service and retail management. In his mid-20s, he developed a deep passion for whiskey-based drinks. After receiving a bottle of 15-year-old Scotch whisky as a birthday gift, he embarked on a yearly ritual of exploring a new brand of Scotch whisky. James thoroughly enjoys sampling each new brand and age, comparing them with previous selections. While not a whiskey or writing expert, he hopes his "average guy" perspective will resonate with those starting their whiskey journey, providing them with the guidance he missed out on.

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