Nose: Great combination of dark chocolate, barrel character, baking spices, and herbs. Sugar and vanilla, too. Soft, simple fruits. Dill, though not a ton. The ethanol makes itself known, though maybe not as much as you'd expect for the proof. Dusty leather. A little granola with yogurt. Whipped cream with a little vanilla and orange blossom water. Honey and toasted grains in the background. Really enjoyable. Palate: Oak, vanilla, brown sugar. Chocolate covered strawberries, bananas, plums. Mint, dill, rosemary. Clove and nutmeg. Maybe a touch of allspice. Barrel char and tannin. Ethanol kick. Almsot getting a savory note - smoked salmon, teriyaki sauce, etc. Citrus oils. Well balanced overall, which can be an issue at the extreme ends of proof. Lights up the whole palate. Medium mouthfeel. Finish: Ethanol followed by berries, vanilla, and a little mint. Oak and char come in along with some tannin texture and brown sugar. Peaches and apricot pop into the center. Then things fade on mint, thyme, milk chocolate, and fruit. Medium-long length. Other notes: This stuff is a blast. Paired with very dark chocolate is a fun experience, but just as excellent on its own. Not something I'd use to introduce people to the Rye category, something Beam does very well. I'd love to see more explorations like this but alas, it's the hipster's category. Easy recommendation from me, and something I may try to find another bottle of to keep around a bit longer. Well done.