$34 -decent, medium, C-, This rye is on the cusp unacceptable - almost to the point of that cheap bottom shelf funky mixer that’s reminiscent of a good flavor but more functional for a buzz, .... It has a sweetness, it has a warmth, it’s spicy- yadda yadda yadda ... A guy came up to me and said “knob creek, that’s good stuff”, yeah- ridden house is “good” for 1/2 the price. It’s good enough to drink without any major complaints...
If you drink boat loads of rye, or you want an excellent mixer with less likelihood of a bad hangover - this might be for you.
If you want character, smoothness, and something unique - go Sazerac, Willett, Michters...