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Whiskey Review: Redemption Rye

We review Redemption Rye, a sourced rye whiskey distilled from a 95% rye/5% malted barley mash bill.

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Redemption Rye

Tasting Notes

About:

No age statement. 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley. SRP $30.00. 46% ABV.
Appearance:
light straw
Nose:
The nose is faint but pleasant. I am greeted with soft notes of grain and rye spice, with hints of orange or lemon citrus. There is a touch of mint at the very back end. The nose is mild and enjoyable, it doesn’t envelop the room or really permeate much outside the glass.
Palate:
Toasted pecans with red apples. It is sweet with a little punchiness to get you to take notice. There is a hint of sweet pie crust along with young leather and oak. It is sweet and brief, much like the nose. There is a decent punch after the whiskey opens up, but overall maintains approachability. The finish is watery and equally disappears across the palate.
Finish:
Comments:
This is fine rye whiskey. It is, admittedly, gutless. However, this is a standard offering and not some specialty release asking for a premium price. For $30, it’s a very serviceable whiskey. I think this will be good as the backbone in a lighter rye cocktail. It’s pleasant and easy to enjoy. For a flagship this does a good job of representing the brand and what the brand may have to offer.

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.

Charles Steele

Charles Steele, a Portland-based attorney, is a native of the Pacific Northwest. His legal background provides him with an analytical approach to understanding whiskey and other aged spirits. Primarily a legal writer, freelancing for The Whiskey Wash offers Charles a unique opportunity to showcase his versatility as a writer. Although his preference lies with whiskey and whiskey-based cocktails, he has a profound appreciation for all unique and unconventional liquors, from Malört to Ojen - if it's peculiar, he's intrigued.

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