Pritchard's Rye has been available in Ohio for a few months. I managed to get a sneak peek taste of it and hated it. For some reason, I bought it last month because I wanted something new (little did I know, the mother load was coming in September/October). I have been tasting and tasting this Rye at home and have hated it every time. Until today when I sit down to do a review. Odd.
For the record. Pritchard's Double Barreled bourbon is really good and I'm shocked to see that I have not reviewed it. My cousin David pretty much lives on it. The only thing that I don't like is the price at $60+. For the whiskey nerds/snobs out there, I don't care if it is sourced. Their website states that this Rye is distilled it in their copper still, so maybe they made it, maybe they didn't.
I have been hating it because it doesn't taste like a Rye whiskey. There is nothing rough about it and I find it to be sweet, but not Canadian Rye sweet. It's dominated by fruit flavors, orange peel and quince, with a light oak finish. It kind of reminds me of a cognac. It makes a horrific Manhattan.
If you want something different and are willing to shill out $50, then go for it. I can't say that I'll be buying another bottle.
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