Color: Rich mahogany-hued golden brown, as bourbon should look after a minimum of eight years in a barrel Nose: Rye strongly comes through and gives clear notes of vanilla bean, burned cinnamon, and allspice. Palate: The rich butterscotch and toffee notes quickly morph into spice on the tongue, with notes of nutmeg, cinnamon, and cracked pepper, likely from the presence of rye. Finish: While spice and char dominate, a silky caramel note is present.