WhistlePig 10 Year Straight Rye Whiskey other-french with cinnamon and rye bread

with cinnamon and rye bread spices coming forward

an appealing shot of acidity initially

"Deep ruby color

and brown spices coming to mind

but not sour and not too razor like

WhistlePig 10 Year Straight Rye Whiskey other-french with cinnamon and rye bread"It starts off innocuously with a maple syrup color, and a pretty, complex and subtle scent: honey, vanilla, a sight medicinal tinge and faint clover notes. It feels silky on the tongue and at first, the flavors reflect caramel, burnt orange and a whisper of smoke, but then a mouth warming wave of tannic bite sweeps over all and lingers for a good long time." 96 Points, Wine Enthusiast