Cascade Peak Oregon Organic Rye (Batch #1)

This whisky is only 10 months old made from 85% rye and 15% malted barley. It’s vibrantly spicy (cinnamon mint licorice root nutmeg) fresh and clean. Bright citrus and peach also entertain. Rich underlying vanilla notes try to tame the beast but they’re really no match. Warm spicy finish. There’s a lot going on here. Yes it’s youthful but far more mature than I expected. This whisky is certainly drinkable now (for those who like their rye whiskey young and bold) but I would like to see it develop some more on oak. That’s the only thing missing here. It shows great potential.