The Bottle Facts

Distillery : Jim Beam Owner : Beam/ Suntory Proof/ABV : 100°/50% Variety : Rye Whiskey Country : USA Region : Kentucky Nose : Spicy up front. Followed by notes of rye, citrus and hint of caramel. A slightly sharp ethanol smell is present. Some background of oak is noticable. Nose score : 2 pts Palate : Thick mouthfeel with lots of oak. This is followed by notes of caramel, vanilla and orange zest. The rye bread in the background adds a beautiful layer. This whisky has very little heat in the palate compared to nose.  Palate score : 4 pts Finish : Medium, with very little layer and complexity. Some notes of caramel and oak are present in the finish. The signature Beam nutty note is present at the end.  Finish score : 2 pts Overall : Great value for the price considering it is a limited release and a Rye expression that seeks to push the category into new horizons. Double barreled whiskies are starting to be a fad these days but more common in Bourbons. This Rye has ...

Distillery : Alberta Distillers Ltd  Owner : Beam Suntory Proof/ ABV : 130.2° / 65.1% Variety : Rye Whisky Country : Canada Region : NA Nose : This has a beautiful and delicate nose with notes of candied orange and cherries. It has very litte spice notes. Very subtle and very inviting. Nose Score : 4.5 Palate : The mouthfeel is awesome. Full bodied and packs some powerful flavors. It presents a short intense heat up front but not overpowering. Has great balance and complexity. The butter, oak and leather notes are layered with brown sugar and faint orange zest.  There is so much going on here.  Palate Score : 5 Finish : Medium length with very little heat. The notes of brown sugar, oak and tobacco carries through the finish.  Finish Score : 4 Overall : This is a very solid whisky. Canadian Rye is underrated and this one proves that. Very powerful and complex in flavours. The complexity in the nose and the palate is amazing. You also feel very little alcoh...