Smooth Ambler Contradiction

Really wanted to like this one, but I just couldn't. The spice was unpleasant and overpowering. Tried diluting with water and still couldn't get behind it. The rye spice was more overpowering than in most rye's I've had; and it lacked any of the pleasant qualities I usually love from a rye. Maybe I just got a bad bottle, but it was one of the most unpleasant whiskies I've had in a while.

Brown sugar & chocolate nose. Nice dried fruit on the palate. Wish it had a little longer finish.