Powers Irish Rye, 43.2%

Distilled in column stills, this 100% rye brings green foliage, a distinct nuttiness, rye bread, red apple, peppercorn, ground ginger, dry earthiness, and a strand of caramel to the nose. Plenty of rye and Horlicks on first sip, with Ryvita crispbread, a slow crescendo of spice, then pepper, peppermint, brown sugar, oak, subtle orange notes, and crystalized ginger. Spicy heat, ginger root, and mint to finish.