The nose starts with off grassy with touches of vanilla and charred oak along with it. There are fruity notes, almost melon like, fruit but not so sweet. It is also a little earthy and meaty, but overall a little flat and indistinct. The palate is what dry and just about makes it to the corners of the mouth with a burst of earthy rye spice and charred oak. A wave of vanilla is underneath that providing a bit of a balance. There is almost a roasted peanut element to it as it breathes, but overall is just as indistinct as the nose. The finish is medium and slightly astringent with a quickly fading spiciness while the mouth keeps a dry, oaky feeling. This whiskey has some flaws and doesn't have much of an identity. For being barrel proof, the palate is surprisingly muddled. It can't quite be labeled easy to drink because it doesn't exactly give you a reason to come back to it. So drinkable, yes. But enjoyable? Very neutral.