Nose: There is a nice nose with hints of the wine but it falls quickly. Pallet: There is a roasted nut flavor and I would expect some wine notes for flow through in the flavor profile. Finish: There is a hint of port as the flavor fades to a nice spice to let you know it still has a younger side. This comes up short compared to the Rye but it’s also half the price. I don’t usually comment on color but it seam light. It’s enjoyable but in the mid to high $30 but at $55 it’s just a cool name and bottle. I’ll have one around but it won’t become a go to.