Clyde May's Straight Rye Whiskey (Recipe No. 3)
Color (5%): Very light, hay hue, 3/5 Nose (10%): light, faint spice, floral notes. 7/10 Palate (20%): still has a bit of oiliness, like the bourbon. honey on the tip, light apple presents itself after a few sips. Nice rye bread spice. 14/20 Finish (10%): quite hot, lots of alcohol burn. some star anise. could've used more time in the wood. 5/10 Overall Impression and Harmony (30%): Overall this is a pretty good young rye. The alcohol burn is harsh, even for the proof. a bit more time in the wood would clean that up, but it would take away from some of the delicate spice balance. It'd be good with a little water or mixed but isn't great to sip on its own. I'm curious to try it over ice. 21/30 Retry on Ice (25%): The nose is still there and quite lovely. lighter, weaker alcohol burn. doesn't add anything but it does get rid of some roughness. 20/25 Total Ranking: 70% Legendary, Amazing, Great, Good, Fair, Average, Tolerable, Swill Est...