I've toyed with buying this bottle several times. Frankly, glad I didn't. My experience at Preservation is two fold. Their lower proof items are watery and uninspired. The full proof items are worth a visit. Here I get coconut, vanilla, mint & black pepper. But overall, watery with a finish that was lacking. Especially for an 8 year Rye. We've all over watered our glass once or twice and there is no going back. Well, that's this whole bottle.