OVERALL RATING
To go for the obvious, this is where rye meets scotch. It’s a little hard to describe, as each sip tastes a bit different than the one before. Both grains in this expression are presented well and neither shys to the other. I’ve never had anything like it, and it tastes really, really good, though I don’t think it’s for everyone. This is absolutely a bottle for the whiskey nerds.
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.
Talia is part of the Portland service industry community, and an alumna of the Multnomah Whiskey Library. She’s an avid spirit and cocktail enthusiast, and likes to experience them both academically and recreationally. When not sipping whiskey she’s a ceramic artist and lover of travel.
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