Masterson's Straight Barley Whiskey 10 Year

Nose: banana chips, grassy, mint, rye. Taste- strong rye kick goes into more grainy bread, with just enough sweetness to be interesting. Lots of grassy notes. Small sips and lots of air emphasize the notes but didn't bring much else up. Finish- long, sweet, finishes more rye and light mint, with some caramel lightly in back. Not a powerhouse but better than I thought it would be. It's different, great to showcase the grassy herb nots of rye.

Spicy and full-bodied with a hint of caramel lingering on the pallette. Pretty smooth for a 92. It was served from a wooden barrel where I ordered it, so that may have mellowed it a bit.

Definitely deserves more than the pathetic 85 point score that the reviewer gave it. Even then, Masterson's straight rye puts this delightful take on a single grain to shame.

More like an ordinary whisky compared to th wheat version. Interesting licorice root in the nose. Strong and kind of herby in the taste.

Vanilla on the nose. Earthy but nice. I would also say moss...mossy. Reminds me of moss covered earth,.and smooth.

Very interesting. Earthy, with notes reminiscent of the aftermath of a humid summer storm.