Dented Brick Premium Straight Rye Whiskey at 45% abv — the question is whether it delivers on its promise. I sat down with a pour to find out.
Nose
Soft rye expression with hints of wood and alcohol. There isnt too much to expect here; the lower alcohol content helps mute the nose. Its approachable but subtle.
Palate
This is carefully crafted for a two-year whiskey. It is soft and easy to drink. Usually a two-year tastes almost fresh from the still, but this whiskey held its own. Are the flavors fully developed and lasting to the palate? Well, not yet. This is a nice product and overall something you could do a lot with.rnrnI think more time in barrel will help blend the notes a little more, and really expand upon a strong foundation with this whiskey. The largest knock against is it is not complex enough to stand out from a pack.
Finish
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.
The Bottom Line
Dented Brick Premium Straight Rye Whiskey is a perfectly respectable whiskey that does what it sets out to do. — it will not blow your mind, but it will not disappoint you either. A reliable choice.
