Nose: Earthy, almost a moss coming through. Behind all that is hints of toffe or caramalized butter. Taste: In the beginning there was earthly woodiness, then a wonderful flower that blooms into the finish. Finish: Very present, on the longer side, and a great toasty aftertaste. Overall, I believe it is not what I want in a whiskey but it is good at what it is. It may be that I am not a rye fan currently.