Stephen - The Rye Guy

Palate: Dark Fruit, Spice, Brown Sugar

Hello friend! You’ve found yourself on “The Rye Guy’s” page, and while I do still enjoy bourbon I find myself reaching for a good rye first. It's a touch more rebellious, a touch spicy, and a touch more sophisticated!

My favorite description I've heard of a good Rye whiskey is, “It’s like opening an old book or walking into a library.” 

My whiskey journey didn't start there though. I first discovered the whiskey profile mixing Evan Williams with Coke in college. Hey, we all have to start somewhere!

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Some additional things I've noticed about my palette that may provide insight when reading reviews:

  • My preferred proof point for a whiskey tends to fall within 110-120.

  • My preferred age for a whiskey tends to fall between 8-12 years. Older than that, and there is a chance it will be too oaky for me!

  • I've not been wowed by any wheated bourbons, and I have limited experience with single malts.

  • I do not enjoy heavily smokey whiskeys or whiskeys with a pete-forward profile, which tend to accompany Irish whiskey or scotch.

Final remarks, whiskey is meant to be shared in the company of others! Your experience of a bottle will be influenced by the time, place, and company around you! Happy pours!

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