Tim Smith's Southern Reserve Rye Whiskey
Unspecified
24 hours (rapid age process)
Rye
Tim Smith Distillery
$30
95% rye, 5% malted barley
Nose
Sweet sticky rye character, floral notes, hint of licorice
Palate
Smooth for a rye, white pepper spice without excessive bite, complex grain flavor, three to four-year-old rye quality profile
Finish
White pepper spice fades cleanly, well-integrated oak presence
Overall Score
4.1 / 5
An impressive rye whiskey that belies its rapid-age production with genuine complexity and restraint, perfect for traditional cocktails or sipping appreciation.
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Perfection
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