Rating: 14/23 N: Spicy rye herbaceousness leading into tannic wood with a hint of creosote. A touch of mineral. Then some nice mustiness comes out, building out a nice toasty grain scent. A little corn sweetness forms a base throughout. Possible hints of green apple and orange. A teensy bit of floral vanilla. P: Lots of rye, but it's mellow and restrained. Spicy with some herbal character and a bit of tannins from the wood. There's some licorice in here. Vanilla comes in strongly, with a little floral character and some minerality. Corn sweetness forms a soft but somewhat thin blanket underneath. The spiciness builds in strength for a bit. Some musty, interesting barrel elements come out of the background as a I swish this around a bit. The palate is, however, a bit thin and the flavors aren't incredibly distinct. F: Sweet creek water minerality with somewhat floral vanilla and lingering spicy heat. - Conclusion - I'm guessing this is some sort of high rye bourbon that's been aged for a decently long time (at least more than 4 years). Though it also reminds me a bit of Jim Beam Black with its somewhat indistinct flavors and mild overall profile. I find Russell's Reserve 10 (15-16) and Whistlepig Piggyback (16) to both be more interesting and fully flavored. This is more in the range of Early Times Bottled In Bond (15) or Wild Turkey 101 (14). Just to check that I wasn't marking this down because it wasn't fitting my present mood, I tried it against Belle Meade Cask Strength (19), which was absolutely delightful. This is going to be either a 14 or a 15. Considering the lack of fullness to the flavor, I'm going with 14. Thanks @Bourbon_Obsessed_Lexington for giving me a chance to try this.