This is a rather complex rye, and I’ve tasted it twice before placing a rating. I like it more the second time than I did originally, and I suspect that may continue. This rating could easily be 4.25. I taste lots of anise/black licorice initially with a sweet vanilla and spice finish. I’m looking forward to trying this again to see how this one continues to open up. What makes this even better is I found this at a Piggly Wiggly in Wisconsin. I couldn’t believe it when I saw this one lonely bottle on a shelf with a price tag of $49.99.