Walleye Run Malted Rye Whiskey 7 Year Old, American Oak Cask, 46%

There’s a pleasing balance here between the sweeter side of malted rye and the oak-led finish. Brown sugar and cherry on the nose lead into chocolate and hazelnut, while rye spice keeps the palate from reading as purely sweet. At 46% ABV, the whisky has a clearly stated strength that gives useful context without needing to make claims about how it feels. This sounds like a grounded, flavour-forward American rye with a satisfying sweet-and-spicy thread.

Reviewed by silver lantern

Nose

Brown sugar, Cherry, Toasted oak

Palate

Chocolate, Hazelnut, Sweet and spicy malted rye character

Finish

Oak-led, Lingering sweetness, Rye spice