Where do I begin?  Nose of strawberry, dark pumpernickle rye with a bit of menthol cherry cough drop with a hit of toasted anise.  Once the ethanol dissipates I could keep on smelling this for days The taste is creamy and delicious.  Full of luscious baking spices, a hint of dark chocolate, prickly fresh strawberry, rye bread, and a touch of honey moving into the finish. The finish is where the armagnac really comes through and does its thing.  Leaves you on a bit of prune and velvety butter, with some delicious oakiness. It is warming yet not overpowering for its higher proof. Overall-  this is a fantastic bottle and I would say an unsung hero.  I have had other Sagamore Rye products before and found them all to be ok and solid offerings, but this one is so interesting and layered.  It is perhaps one of the top 5 whiskies (bourbon or rye) that I have tried all year and among the best  "finished in another spirit or wine barrel ryes" I have ever had. Some early Midwinter Night's Drams are close and I do like AE finished rye when I have a sweet tooth, but this was very much a full flavored and spirited beast with a twist rather than sweet stuff trying to diguise rye whiskey. It retains its spiciness without getting too "candied" by the finishing barrel.  I really dig it!  Was well worth the price of admission, outkicking its coverage.