Without a way to thread posts on Distiller I will point out that this is part of a series of posts regarding Bulleit, Wilderness Trail and James E. Pepper distillery tours. Coming from their wheated offering, to their high rye offering to this I can say there is a clear progression. For a rye it is highly unusual though. What shines through is their butterscotch note, something I don't get on any other rye. The palate carries forward the toffee and butterscotch notes and adds oak, black pepper and now a bit of rye roll. The overt sweetness is probably due to, at least in part, the sweet mash process. I think I honestly prefer sour mash for that slightly acidic bite it tends to yield but to each their own. Mouthfeel is medium to heavy. If you want a truly unique rye and don't want a ton of spice then look no further. If you like more heat and spice or are a fan of 95-100% herbal ryes then this is not your thing. I could pontificate on age and complain about youth but I would not hesitate to plunk down cash for a 6-7 year offering of this if the spice notes build. Of all their current offerings their 24% rye mash bill, 4y BiB bourbon seems to be my personal favorite. You may be different and if you have $50-75 to burn then I encourage you to explore their offerings because I love what they're doing. If value is your thing I would say hold off on anything besides the 4y 24% rye if you're a butterscotch/toffee fan because, well, it's just expensive stuff thanks to paying for new infrastructure. Next up is James E MGPepper...