Let's preface this with: I like rye. Assuming you do as well, this is one to try. Great complexity and wonderful baking spice and sweetness on the nose. You've got the spicey rye on the palate but almost minty qualities as well. No real harshness to me and I found myself smelling the empty glass for a while trying to make it all the various nuances. It's not a cheap bottle but it is a very very good one.