Nose: Standard rye nose. Heavy spice. Some dusty peanuts are present as well, along with mild alcohol. Palate: More of that spice continues. Some wheaty notes, such as a whole wheat bread appear. The rye spice is definitely present. Finish: This burns going down. The flavor lingers in the back of your throat. Overall, this is a pretty good rye for the money. Still not at the level of Rittenhouse or Sazerac, but decent. Definitely more suited for cocktails, as the burn makes sipping difficult.