Finally opened the bottle that was staring at me for several months. On the nose, I recognize a note that I normally relate to Rye... a little grassy and minty. This was surprising, as according to various sources, the blend contains whiskeys that with mash that were about 6% Rye. I got a little oak, but not too much, some vanilla, or brown sugar, and maybe tobacco or leather. On the palate, the mint was there, but lightly; species and peppery (maybe), but with a sweetness that smooths things out. The finish was smooth, but a little light and short for me. At 45% ABV, is not too harsh, nor too warm, so it's easy to sip. The whiskey coated the glass very well, Does this means anything? I don't know, but sometimes you hear about "coating" and "legs" and other terms that push people to believe that thicker legs is a characteristic of a good quality dram. Overall, I am not disappointed with this whiskey, considering the price tag. I think is different, good, and easy to sip and what else can I ask for. If the finish was a little longer, it would have been a 4+ for me.