Three Chord Amplify Rye Shelf Review
Shelf Review
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Three Chord Bourbon may not be the first thing to cross your mind for exciting new whiskey, but in the exploding celebrity spirits scene, they seem to be a breath of fresh air. Started by famous guitarist Neil Giraldo, you might assume that this is just another marketing ploy by a celebrity who doesn’t mind what’s in the bottle (as long as the check clears). But after talking with the Three Chord team, they say this couldn’t be further from the truth. Giraldo is involved in every part of the process including final approval on what goes into the bottle (apparently he’s been known to reject some of what he tastes). Amplify Rye is their 95% rye (sourced from MGP and a distillery in KY) that is bottled at 95 proof and promises to lay the groundwork for more rye in Three Chord’s future. I also have to thank Whiskey Bourbon and Scotch Enthusiasts (WBSE) on Facebook for putting together a great tasting with the Three Chord team and securing this sample!
Age: Non-Age Stated (2-6 year whiskies)
ABV: 47.5%
Cask: Oak casks
MSRP: $45
Distillery Name: Three Chord
Review Date: 9/26/21
Nose: Herbal green and black tea notes, sweet hibiscus, unripe pear, honey, with grain forward attitude that leans more towards sweet than spicy.
Palate: Starts off soft with a slowly building intensity as it travels to the back of the tongue. Starts with French vanilla cream and almond then comes more youthful rye spices like pine, black licorice, and tart green apple. Wood tannins appear as it moves towards the finish, but overall showcases a more youthful side to rye.
Finish: Medium finish with more rye spice and a building heat. A refreshing spearmint note takes the stage.
