Sweet grain and honey on the nose, with a little sweet grass in the background. In the mouth, rye spice, honey, and big vanilla with tannic oak explode within the ethanol heat. More spicy than I expected from the Distiller Reviewer and from the nose, but definitely on the sweeter rye side (especially for a 95% rye mashbill). Average legs and medium mouthfeel with a nice orange-brown color in the glass. That sweet explosion fades quickly, leaving dry astringent barrel char and slightly sour flavors. Kinda nixes it for a sipper. Priced right for a mixing rye, but sweeter than spicier. The 90 proof will help it stand up in cocktails.