70% rye masbill, charcoal filtered, 45% abv. Tasted neat. Copper color and decent legs in the glass. Sweet caramel, vanilla oak, and peanut shells on the nose. Rather light and missing rye spice. In the mouth, sweet and oak, earthy leather, and vanilla. Thick and coating (oily) mouthfeel, but not overly sweet--that's a winner! A little char smoke appears in the finish which highlights vanilla, oak, and some spicy and dry grassy rye notes. Average length, turning a little sour at the end. An average rye, not overly complex, nor ethanol-driven as happens in some cheaper ryes. At 45% abv this will mix well. Sipping it is OK; an ice cube doesn’t hurt but isn't necessary to tamp down off flavors or ethanol. And at the price... sure, mix away! Who doesn't want a Rye and Ginger from time to time, especially in dodgy bars where Jack rules. Nothing wrong with that.