86
Score
Grand Traverse Islay Rye, 45%
Price: ● Issue: Fall 2016 ● Reviewer: Jeffery Lindenmuth ● Category: Rye Whiskey
Once you get over any initial disappointment (there is no peat smoke), this is one engaging and mouthwatering whiskey; clean with malty cereal notes, golden raisins, bread dough, and freshly-sawn oak. The real clincher, however, is the captivating wisp of saline sea breeze echoing across a warming finish of cherry hard candies, rye spice, and salt brine. Medium-bodied, fresh, and delicious. (Distillery only) 375ml