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Bourbon Reviews: Mayor Pingree (Red Label Bourbon, Orange Label Rye)

Item: Bourbon Reviews: Mayor Pingree (Red Label Bourbon, Orange Label Rye)
Author: Joe Whitfield

Joe Whitfield February 28, 2026 3 views

Tasting Notes

Nose

This felt a touch reserved on first crack, with a hint of nail polish remover and some grain-forward aromas of toasted white bread, oatmeal porridge, and flaky butter pastries. As it opened, it reminded me like a cognac with faint notes of cherries, grilled pineapple, and toasted vanilla pods. Theres a faintly nutty aroma like hazelnut skins. There was a slightly unpleasant chemical note reminiscent of cooked eggs that I didnt love alongside melted butter and raw flour. Fortunately, this blew off after opening! Theres a more forward rye-spice nose than many ryes Ive enjoyed recently. This reminds me of caraway and fennel seeds. There are notes of burnt vanilla and toasted brown bread alongside tropical fruit notes such as dried bananas and under ripe papaya. I enjoyed the green smoky n

Palate

The palate felt a touch thin and watery with a sharp sting from the alcohol. It had an initial flavor of simple syrup on the palate, almost to the point of tasting like vodka. The finish saved the day, with notes of buttered popcorn, maple sugar, and pineapple juice. It tastes remarkably young with a pop of tannins on the finish. Score: 3 Mayor Pingree Orange Label Rye (image via Valentine Distilling) Tasting Notes: Mayor Pingree Orange Label Rye Batch No. 016 Vital Stats: Aged at least four years in new American oak, 47% ABV, mash bill: undisclosed, SRP $45/ 750ml bottle. Appearance: This whiskey is pale golden yellow with an orange undertone. Nose: Theres a more forward rye-spice nose than many ryes Ive enjoyed recently. This reminds me of caraway and fennel seeds. There are notes of b

Finish

Comments: Latest On The Whiskey Wash Aged at least four years in new American oak, 47% ABV, mash bill: at least 51% corn, SRP $49/ 750ml bottle. Aged at least four years in new American oak, 47% ABV, mash bill: undisclosed, SRP $45/ 750ml bottle

We turn our attention to Bourbon Reviews: Mayor Pingree (Red Label Bourbon, Orange Label Rye) bottled at 47% ABV, mash bill: at least 51% corn, SRP $49/ 75. At $49/ 750ml bottle, it enters a competitive field.

Nose

This is deep golden yellow in color with a reddish mahogany undertone. This whiskey is pale golden yellow with an orange undertone.

Palate

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by Whiskeyful or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Verdict

Bourbon Reviews: Mayor Pingree (Red Label Bourbon, Orange Label Rye) presents a competent offering that warrants consideration for those exploring the category.

Joe Whitfield

Editor-in-Chief

Joe has spent over fifteen years immersed in the whiskey industry, beginning his career at a Speyside distillery before moving into drinks journalism. As Editor-in-Chief at Whiskeyful.com, he oversees...