JUDSON & MOORE RYE WHISKEY, Illinois 750ml

I usually find rye too harsh for my taste, but the yellow corn in this mash bill makes it surprisingly smooth and slightly sweet. The mellow finish is perfect for sipping neat without any burn.

The corn really does soften the rye bite—this pours smooth enough to sip neat, which I wasn’t expecting from a 750ml bottle. It’s sweet and mellow, perfect for someone easing into ryes.

I wasn’t sure what to expect from a rye with extra corn, but this one’s surprisingly smooth with a gentle sweetness that makes it easy to sip neat. The higher yellow corn mash really does soften the usual rye bite without losing character.