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Whiskey Review: Uncle Nearest Straight Rye Whiskey

Whiskey Review: Uncle Nearest Straight Rye Whiskey

7 /10
EDITOR
Distillery: ies
Type: Rye
ABV: 50% abv
Price: $59.00 Light honey with wide quick legs

Whiskey Review is a Rye whisky made by ies. ABV: 50% abv. Our expert rating is 7/10.

Tasting Notes

Nose

First whiff brings forward notes of honeydew melon, oak, fall leaves, candied orange peal and nutmeg. It’s a fun journey through very soft notes and some character depth. Overall, it almost felt like a rich chardonnay wine, dry and crisp with sweet fruit.

Palate

changed. Scotch and Irish styles were the whiskies of choice. As for American spirits bourbon rebounded after the repeal of the 18th amendment, Rye never really recovered. Distilleries, including Washington’s, closed all along the American east coast. Rye whiskey was a novelty with too few drinkers. Through the 60’s and into the late 80’s clear liquors became the favorite and rye as a style was almost relegated to the history books itself; but a curious thing happened in 1995-2000, the “cocktail revival.” With a resurgence in classic cocktails and attention to crafting new ones, rye whiskey found purchase. The lean, spicy whiskey played well in mixed drinks, and began being the specific whiskey for many cocktails. I know for this reviewer rye is the only choice for my Manhattan. Today most

Finish

Comments: Latest On The Whiskey Wash Uncle Nearest 100% Rye whiskey, no age statement, 50% abv. MSRP: $59

Expert Review

7/10

Uncle Nearest Straight Rye Whiskey is a solid, reliable pour with enough personality to keep things interesting. Here is what we made of it.

Ash Carrington
Ash Carrington Reviews Editor
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