I have been looking forward to getting my hands on Hard Truth Distilling Malted Rye Sweet Mash Rye Whiskey. Bottled at 56.1% ABV and priced at $80, it promises genuine character.
Nose
Sweet caramel is most prominent on the nose. Almost a syrupy sweet kick to it. Not as much spice or pepper as on the other Sweet Mash rye variations from this limited drop. It is mildly sweet on the tongue with not much bite or kick to it for a Rye, which is a bit surprising given the mash bill. Has a bit of a maple syrup after taste, though this comes through much more on the nose than the palate.
Palate
The lesser of the three Sweet Mash Rye variations from the limited drop out of Hard Truth Distilling. Tasty, sweet, without overpowering kick for a rye. Its reliable, its easy going, and if it werent for the other two whiskeys in this collection I might be more excited about it, but it does have the feel of a little brother who is overshadowed by its more impressive siblings.rnrn
Finish
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by Whiskeyful or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
The Bottom Line
Hard Truth Distilling Malted Rye Sweet Mash Rye Whiskey is fine — not bad, not great, just fine. At $80, I think there are better options in this range if you are willing to look around.
