Luca Mariano Small Batch Rye

Always feel special being the first to review a dram. This is a new Distillery owned by a Michigander that got the whiskey bug. Nose is mellow and comes off of fresh baked rye bread. As you take the first sip it immediately is apparent this isn't a typical rye. Hints of honey and almond come through that you would normally associate with straight bourbon. A more reserved pepper finish follows with a mild bite. Very nice if not different that other ryes on the market.

Slightly sweeter than most ryes with a solid spice profile. Really enjoyable and a great way to introduce your fiends to rye if they’re into sweeter bourbons. Nose - honey, rye spice, almonds, it grass, and hints of butterscotch Taste - a bit of honey sweetness at first and then a healthy dose of rye spices and herbal notes Finish - floral and spicy notes linger pleasantly, significant burn going down

Everything you’d love about a rye. Subtle sweetness, hay and grass notes, but high heat due to proof. Regular rye label gentler with lower proof

Surprising smooth for 103. Nice oak front, soft on the tongue, mellow rye. Will give give this a few runs.

Light palate, easy to drink. Vanilla notes, easy finish, not complex.