Fort Hamilton Single Barrel Rye (91)

This rye is very dark in color and starts out with heavy oak and citrus notes on the nose. On the palate, the citrus seems to go away but sweet vanilla comes in with a touch of black pepper “rye spice”, and leather. I would say this isn’t your “typical” rye whiskey, as it is missing notes such as pine, mint, wintergreen, etc. If you were to squeeze an orange over a charred oak stave, you’d have this whiskey. It is hot and definitely drinks its proof of 122 proof (61% ABV).