I had high hopes and this Rye knocked it out of the park. It has a simple elegance to it. It has a rye kick to it but not like an american rye, but it comes in swingjng with nice notes of spice and gentle warmth to it. When i try it neat it has a sweet applely finish but over ice it finishes off with a peaty/earthy note. So not the most complex flavor out there but a very good sipper.