Appearance: This was a tough one. I would put this one at a mid-point between a deep red and brown. In the glass there were long slow legs and the appearance of some solid viscosity. Nose: This is a big whiskey, starting with a lot of heat. Once you settle into the experience, one can pick up notes of bold rye spice mixed with a touch of maple sweetness. It took a while to identify, but eventually picked up a touch of English Breakfast tea in the background. Palate: Relative to the nose, found this rye to be pretty simple. Spicy, with a touch of caramel of oak and some nuttiness characteristic of the toasted barrel finishes. There’s a lingering finish, possibly with some roasted marshmellow at the very end.