Lot of people seem to have different noses and tastes coming from this bottle. To me it's just as the mash bill describes (which I love that it's so public), classic Bourbon notes of caramel and oak, but definitely the spicy rye bread comes in on the roof of your mouth. Taste is certainly good, but I didn't really get anything crazy interesting. Maybe I've had too many finished expressions recently but I just expected to have a little more adventure for my money. Also, I'm not the biggest bourbon pro yet but I'm at least experienced enough to appreciate a sturdy proof. To me this bottle runs just a little hot for 100. I bet it continues to improve though as it hangs out w more air.