I have come to enjoy Sagamore more with every pour. Seeing this cask strength bottle peaked my interest as I have been leaning toward the higher octane drams in my preferred pours. Hopefully this does not disappoint. Nose is really quite different for a rye. It brings to mind an iced cinnamon bun as opposed to the traditional rye baked goods. This is actually quite a nice start. First sip is... well holy flavor bomb Batman... this is not your traditional rye at all. Don't get me wrong there is definitely the subtle pine that all ryes remind me of, but this brings a lot more to the table. Some honey on the ends and an almost molasses flavor through the middle. For a cask strength the burn is never overwhelming and comes mid sip with a slow burn to the finish with a bit of toasted marshmallow to close. Ok. I am a HUGE WhistlePig fan and to me the little piggy is the benchmark. Sagamore is a brand to take note of and this bottle can go a few rounds with some of my better WP. Don't be shy if you see this on the shelf or any of their bottles to be honest. Sagamore has found a place in my glass and my heart lately. Hope the little piggy doesn't get too jealous!