Laws Secale Straight Rye Bottled-In-Bond

Although I live in Canada, i was planning a trip to Colorado and was therefore calling some liquor stores in Denver to see if they had a couple of whiskies that we can't get in Canada. Although they didn't have the ones I was seeking, the salesman told me about A.D Laws whiskey (which had won the 2017 award for best rye whisky in the world). He told me it was the best rye he had ever tasted and that it was currently only available in Colorado (where it is made). After confirming his recommendation with a little internet research I resolved to drive straight from the Denver airport to pick up a couple of bottles of this stuff (because it's even hard to come by in Colorado). This is indeed very good rye. I find it hard to pick out all the little nuances of the flavour profile. I would describe it as thick, but also very smooth. Most true ryes (>90% rye grain) have much more spicey bite to them, but this one is very smooth with a flavour that reminds me of leather (but in a good way). I'm going to have to make this stuff last because it will likely be a long time before I have the opportunity to buy it again, but I will savour it every time.