Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye
2-3 Years
Sweet Mash Rye
Hard Truth Distillery
94% Rye, 6% Malted Barley
Nose
Fruity nose with spiced apples, apple, caramel, and a little bit of mint from the rye spice.
Palate
Very viscous with orchard fruit, dark coffee bean notes, deep brown sugars, raisin, and licorice.
Overall Score
4.5 / 5
A surprisingly well-rounded and flavorful young rye that punches well above its age with excellent balance of sweet and spicy notes.
1.0
Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection