Very solid for a rye and that is saying something for me. I get spearmint on the noise with some rye, anise,and baking spices. The palate is some toothpaste like taste, anise, and oak with baking spice. Finish is short to medium with oak and mint, not my favorite pour but for the price it makes a good Manhattan. I am still exploring ryes so I want to be as fair as possible.