tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462121554175947733.post1731822365372811086..comments2024-03-12T21:47:25.783-07:00Comments on Chemistry of the Cocktail: Whiskey Review: Jefferson's 10-Year Straight RyeJordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06448702693643593156noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462121554175947733.post-37689331148273780332012-10-31T23:45:49.401-07:002012-10-31T23:45:49.401-07:00Jordan, thanks for the reply on Sku's blog. I...Jordan, thanks for the reply on Sku's blog. I took this here not to hijack his forum. I'm revisiting my Jefferson 10. I'm trying it tonight in a cognac snifter not to miss on any hidden bits. I remain at my initial impression - spirity, without much action except for some disturbing notes. Didn't anyone notice the vinyl taste, like chewing on a deflated beach ball? I had the same exact experience with the Masterson's and to a lesser extent with Whistle Pig. With the WP I just couldn't get past the spirity taste. And I'm no shrinking violet when it comes to high proof whisky. Maybe I just had bad luck with all three bottles (Masterson's was just a quick taste off someone else's bottle).<br /><br />I'm ready to say that in the snifter the nose of Jefferson is now more interesting than I remember it, with nice rye spice and some of that winterfresh mint that you mention. I'll send you a sample on next opportunity to see what you think. Maybe I just need to let it sit more and add some water... I would love to be proven wrong!Florinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14445344658258056628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462121554175947733.post-86933232314774325532012-05-19T06:31:22.624-07:002012-05-19T06:31:22.624-07:00Yes, "funky agricultural flavors" - that...Yes, "funky agricultural flavors" - that's it exactly. They both taste like you're right there in the harvest. I love both very dearly. I'll definitely be picking one of these up - but after I finish half a dozen open bottles of Rye. I have Whistlepig sitting on deck in the storage drawer!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462121554175947733.post-62168706742040542632012-05-17T18:34:25.710-07:002012-05-17T18:34:25.710-07:00Thanks, Josh. I got really lucky with this one. Sa...Thanks, Josh. I got really lucky with this one. Saw a new rye on the shelf, decided that the price point wasn't too bad, and went with it. In terms of value, this one is really close to Rittenhouse Bonded. The quality of the experience more than justifies the price point, especially given the dearth of older, reasonably priced ryes on the market right now.<br /><br />I feel like there are similarities between rye whiskey and rhum agricole. They both have small niches within larger spirits categories and have fairly funky agricultural flavors and quirks that endear them to a small number of people.Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06448702693643593156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462121554175947733.post-1487630951799660912012-05-17T16:35:38.471-07:002012-05-17T16:35:38.471-07:00Lovely review, Jordan. These new Canadian rye reb...Lovely review, Jordan. These new Canadian rye rebottlings are popping up all over and some of them are very good indeed and great values. This one sounds like a cracker. I love the reference to "rhum agricole" in the tasting notes. The 47% abv is appreciated too. Thanks for putting this on my radar. I've seen it but didn't have a reference point.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com