Tincup Rye is a whiskey that goes for drinkability above all else. For anyone that is shy about transitioning from bourbon to rye, Tincup Rye would be a great place to start. It’s a rye that still features rye’s traditional spice and heat, but offers it up in a much more mellow way.
The taste has good spicy notes of clove, cinnamon, and allspice complemented by sweeter notes of honey, vanilla, and brown sugar underneath. The finish is long with lingering spices.
Not overwhelmingly complex, but this is a fine rye. It could use some more age, but for its age, it's not overtly youthful, even if it is a little pedestrian.
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House Review
Nose:
Light and effervescent. A bit of heat, some spearmint and apple.
Taste:
Thin to medium mouth feel. It's definitely rye, albeit a light one. Apples, pears, clove and rye spice come together with a faint pinprick of ethanol.
Finish:
Short finish. A bit hot, but some nice pepper, clove, brown sugar and a hint of apple.
Overall:
Not overwhelmingly complex, but this is a fine rye. It could use some more age, but for its age, it's not overtly youthful, even if it is a little pedestrian.
Score:
80
By t8ke
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