Nose features Jewish Rye bread, caraway seed, spearmint, spruce, and rose water. Slightly subdued for the proof which is nice because it allows to you really get the aroma without high proof nostril burn. Now for something completely different! I’m going to quote the Distiller reviewers take on this, because quite frankly I might not be able to do a better job at identifying the flavor components. But I definitely have a different take on what those flavors mean: “Missing the expected spice and sweet notes of a quality rye whiskey, this is unpleasantly dominated by herbaceous aromas including lavender and dill and strong fault notes of menthol and camphor. The palate adds sage and basil and a hint of pepper. A touch of traditional rye flavors emerges on the finish with baking spices and leather.” I’m not sure if this person just doesn’t like herbal ryes, but I found the same tasting notes listed above to be delightful. I mean, if you’re expecting some sort of sweet 51% rye that is basically a high rye bourbon then I suppose it could be disappointing, but as an aged 95/5 rye this delivers everything I am looking for and more. Saying this isn’t a “quality rye” is a joke. This little gem does a great job of delivering some unusual herbal flavors in an integrated, cohesive way. Almost like an herbal liqueur minus the syrup. Mouthfeel is full and chewy. Directing the flavors all toward the tip of the tongue. Exceptional. At $90, this is certainly no value pick. I’m reluctantly giving it a 4 because if this were a normally priced rye of the $60 ish range it would be much closer to a 5.