Bardenay Rye Bottled-In-Bond

Nose: Apple juice, hints of vanilla, oak Palate: Pepper, spice, more hints of vanilla Finish: Short but spicy An approachable rye that comes with expected spice notes. Thin, simple, not any discernible faults as a sipper, just very middle-of-the-road.

Heat with some vanilla. Somewhere between sagamore and rittenhouse. Good Manhattan option. Little on the young side

Extra spicy rye kick, medium richness. They let the rye shine in this one.

Young but enjoyed the sweet followed by spicy