Driftless Glen 51 Rye American Whiskey Review

Tasting Notes

Nose: Orange peel and apricot lead, with oak, dark chocolate, burnt sugar, ginger, and mint.

Palate: Rich and spicy, with dark chocolate, chili powder, tarragon, and a subtle cigar-ash note.

Finish: Long, with tobacco leaf, chocolate, and cinnamon.

Summary

Driftless Glen 51 Rye is a no-age-statement Maryland-style rye made from a 51% rye mash and bottled at 51% ABV. It is a rich, spice-led whiskey with citrus, chocolate, herbal and tobacco notes.

Interesting Facts

• Its name refers both to its 51% rye mash and its 51% ABV; Whisky Advocate contrasts this with the distillery’s 74% rye core expression.
• Driftless Glen describes the whiskey as handcrafted in the traditional Maryland style and as showing rye’s softer, sweeter side.
• Whisky Advocate scored this exact 51 Rye expression 88 in its Spring 2019 issue.