Resurgens Rye

I picked up a few bottles at a few Atlanta distilleries after doing some whiskey flights. This was one. I’m finally opening it to taste it at home. Nose: straight up grass and hay, reminds me of an Irish whiskey. Once it has sat for a bit, though, there’s some chocolate on the nose, and something a little fruity. First sip neat: Earthy, grass. It’s like the liquid version of breathing in a freshly-mown field. Not very sweet. There’s not a lot of heat to it, which is surprising for its age and the fact that it’s a rye. There’s maybe a hint of caramel on the back end, but only a hint. (Interestingly, my husband described it as “too sweet, but not in a good way.”) With water: The nose changes to bourbon vanilla-and-caramel. Still overwhelmingly earthy grass on the front. Gets a little sweeter, and those caramel notes in the nose actually come through in the back end. Finish: medium-long, sweeter than the actual drink. A little coffee bitterness once everything else has drifted away. If the whole thing tasted like the finish, I’d love it. Overall, this is not one I’d reach for personally. I don’t think that should be a deterrent for most people, however, especially if you like scotch and Irish whiskey. The more that I try, the more I realize that earthy/peaty/grassy whiskey is just not for me. Just a personal preference.

100% malted rye and twin copper pot stills make for a very smooth, atypical rye experience. Nose is nice and full of fresh baked bread and cookies. Palate is grassy, sweet, chocolatey and then fades into some baking spices with a dash of heat. However, the grassy note never fades, it stays with you through the whole journey. Finish, thin to medium bodied, not a lot of heat... but the grass it still there. Overall, will pass ok buying again. But they do have a really cool t-shirt of this expression!

this rye is 100% malted rye which is not very typical in the rye world. Malting this rye whiskey definitely changes the flavor. I get a pilsner beer scent on the nose and what is missing from standard high rye mashbills is that mint flavor and or pickled taste you get from Canadian ryes. Has earthy and grassy taste from its youth and a short finish.

High spice on the nose Warm palate and sweet flavor. No bitter corniness like I feel most rye’s exude (from a bourbon guy) Caramel and toffee behind the spice. This is a warm drink. Best rye I have had since whistlepig 18.

Nose: sweet toffee with hints of caramelized pears Taste: wet oak, not spicy at all Overall: great for people getting into rye or wanting a great old fashion

Very smooth very rye. Not incredibly complex but really good flavor with hints of vanilla and an odd grassy flavor