Twisted Manzanita Rebellious Rye

A “whiskey distilled from rye malt mash” which indicates aging in used barrels. Still has a deep coloring from port barrel finishing. Nose is quite peppery youthfully vegetal and sweet with fruit again presumably from the port barrel. Rye grassiness and spice in the mouth wrapped with layers of port fruit and pepperiness that roll into the finish. Smooth for the strength though the port is pushy and the flavors could be better balanced. An interesting direction.