A soft, dusty rye, with hints of peppermint, spearmint, and cinnamon candy and bitter brown sugar. ![]() Coppersea Bonticou Crag Straight Malt Rye-85 points, $80A very grain-forward nose, reminiscent of caraway or a fresh pumpernickel loaf. But a warm, spicy, and rounded finish helps bring the whiskey home. The juicy spice is counterbalanced by oak that's slightly too bitter and tannic, with notes of dry walnuts and chili powder. The palate delivers, with flavors of blueberry crumble, cherry tart, and candied ginger. Kings County Straight Rye-88 points, $55/375 mlAn alluring and inviting nose promises sweet tea, mint, dill, and a full Thanksgiving dessert spread. ![]() This is at least a year older than some of the other Empire ryes, and it shows. The finish has clove-spiced orange peel, lingering sweet marshmallow, and a surprising minerality. This whiskey bakes you a blackberry pie with a flaky crust and vanilla whipped cream, rounded out with cinnamon, dill, and oregano. ![]() Finger Lakes Distilling McKenzie Straight Rye-89 points, $42A beguiling nose, replete with cinnamon crumble, blueberry bubble gum, and cardamom. The inaugural lineup holds promise, but many could benefit from more than the minimum of 2 years in a barrel. Any whiskey so labeled must be made in New York from at least 75% New York State rye grain and aged in charred new oak barrels for at least 2 years, along with a few other requirements intended to ensure top quality.The initial group of distillers-which included nine distilleries located all over the state, from New York City up to Rochester-each released an Empire rye to kick off the bold and ambitious new designation, and Whisky Advocate tasted them all. In 2017, a group of New York distillers announced the creation of a new style of whiskey: Empire rye.
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