The nose is soft and pleasant, with slight cinnamon and a bright woodiness. A caramel sweetness creeps in. The initial taste is crisp with rye spice, but not heavy handed. Notes of tobacco and leather, accompanied by more caramel and some deep red fruit. The finish has a lingering heat that comes along with the 50% bottling, but is full and dense without being overly oily. A fine addition to the Sagamore lineup, and easily preferred compared to their signature rye.