Nose is subtle for a rye (and a 112 proof), and smells more like a bourbon, with caramel prevailing. The palate definitely gives away that it’s a rye, tasting like baked bread. More interestingly, a strong mint flavor comes in at the end and dominates the finish. Whole lotta mint. Wow. The longer you drink it, the more the mint takes over. After a while, it bears resemblance to toothpaste.