Appearance: Ruddy brown. Thicc oily legs that coat the glass and then fall slowly. Typical for JD Single Barrel Barrel Proofs. Nose: Maple syrup over fresh banana rye bread. You can smell subtle rye spices, but the sweetness of this nose is mesmerizing. Very faint pecan nuttiness, cocoa powder, and raw sugar. Taste: An initially sweeter rye than most. A quick flash of toasted rye bread sweeps low across the tongue, followed by a rising rye spice buzz. Everything then cools with a scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream. There is also a very sweet end to it that is hard to pin down... bubblegum? Cocoa powder closes. Finish: Sweet, a bit snappy like the gold label JDSBBP. That “I just ate a green banana” mouthfeel. A sweet rye for sure. Succulent through and through with plenty of notes to chase. Retro nasal presents dried fruits, golden raisins and fig. Maple syrup. Overall: A fantastic rye!! I am glad to have found a bottle of this stuff. I will whip it out on cold nights, or share with others who are looking for a one-of-a-kind rye! Delicious!