(Ri)1 Rye
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Streek:
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Kentucky, USA |
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Distilleerderij:
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Jim Beam |
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Bottelaar:
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Distillery bottling |
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Inhoud:
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0.75 liter
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Alcohol:
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46%
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(Ri)1 is een solide rogge whiskey - diepe kleur, aangename neus en een soepele, lichte warme smaak.
Het is een zeer eenvoudige, doelbewuste whiskey. Er zijn twee niveaus in de smaak: als eerste honing op de tong en vervolgens een peperige afdronk. Het is meer gecontroleerd en minder gelaagd dan een bourbon of malt whisky.
Het is een toegankelijke, hoogwaardige whiskey die straight zeer bevredigend is, maar ook ideaal voor cocktails.
Proefnotitie (Ri)1 Rye
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(Ri)1 Rye (46%)
The Look:
The (ri)1 bottle is striking, tall and slender with a hint of orange on the label. The bottle itself looks more like something we would associate with a vodka or something, and stands out from the typically squat and/or boxy bottles of whiskey we see out there.
The Nose:
Taking a whiff of (ri)1, we were immediately struck by how much more refined it was than most people's idea of what rye can be. In our experience, rye can be a bit rougher around the edges with less of the corn and wheat that can smoothen and sweeten bourbon. This drink, however, had notes of honey and spices, and retained the qualities we like in whiskey without punching us in the nose.
The Taste:
For us, rye has always been the peppery cousin of bourbon, and (ri)1 is no exception. It's big and flavorful, with lots of the spice we expect, but not in an overwhelming way. We tried (ri)1 straight, and it was fruity on the uptick, and dry on the finish, and not too overwhelming considering the fact it's a bit higher in proof. The spiciness was counterbalanced by an almost unexpected sweet tinge, and we detected a nearly citrusy tartness. All in all? Damn good.
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The Look:
The (ri)1 bottle is striking, tall and slender with a hint of orange on the label. The bottle itself looks more like something we would associate with a vodka or something, and stands out from the typically squat and/or boxy bottles of whiskey we see out there.
The Nose:
Taking a whiff of (ri)1, we were immediately struck by how much more refined it was than most people's idea of what rye can be. In our experience, rye can be a bit rougher around the edges with less of the corn and wheat that can smoothen and sweeten bourbon. This drink, however, had notes of honey and spices, and retained the qualities we like in whiskey without punching us in the nose.
The Taste:
For us, rye has always been the peppery cousin of bourbon, and (ri)1 is no exception. It's big and flavorful, with lots of the spice we expect, but not in an overwhelming way. We tried (ri)1 straight, and it was fruity on the uptick, and dry on the finish, and not too overwhelming considering the fact it's a bit higher in proof. The spiciness was counterbalanced by an almost unexpected sweet tinge, and we detected a nearly citrusy tartness. All in all? Damn good.
