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Whiskey Review: Kozuba and Sons Mr. Rye

We review Mr. Rye from Kozuba and Sons, a 100% malted rye whiskey made in Florida by a Polish distiller.

OVERALL RATING

8
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Tasting Notes

About:

45% ABV, distilled in copper stills and aged for three years in American oak casks. 750 ML, $49.99 USD
Appearance:
Burnished leather with a sparkle akin to apple juice, with medium legs.
Nose:
Even keeled and balanced – none of the characteristic rye spice shows up in the nose, but the depth of flavor makes itself known.
Palate:
It feels like drinking a scotch, but with more of a kick of sweetness and spice. Flavors of honey, ginger, and pepper contrast with a leathery notes and a long finish. The sometimes harsh and spicy flavors seen in traditional rye whiskeys are smoothed out. A few drops of water opens the flavor up more and pipe tobacco and cinnamon flavors start to emerge.
Finish:
Comments:

I’m excited to see what else Kozuba and Sons comes up with. Mr Rye Malt Whiskey feels as though Kozuba and Sons took a masters level course in the American Whiskey industry and took their findings immediately to market. This highly calculated approach has resulted in an exciting and quality product deserving of a place on the shelf of people looking to get into rye whiskey, or for Scotch drinkers interested in exploring American whiskeys.


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.

Wendell Britt

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