Burnt orange hue, medium legs. Light brown sugar and citrus nose with some/little ethanol. Leather and dry oak, burnt brown sugar and scorched grain, with a little ethanol in the mouth. Sweet and yet tannic, coating mouthfeel. Initial taste felt thin/light, but that filled and rounded nicely after a few healthy sips. Finish is a big dry and spicy rye flash that lingers a long time. Bang! That's worth the price of admission right there. No one-note sweet bourbon in the mouth, nor sour off flavors in the aftertaste. Have tasted the full proof and single barrel 1792 products with positive regard in the past. At $30 this is a great entry point for the brand, well worth a try. The high rye content and spicy finish cut through the sweetness and do it for me.