It has a spiciness to it, like cinnamon. It was not too bad, especially for the price, but I prefer Monkey Shoulder over this one. This is the second rye whiskey that I’ve tried (the other was the Balcones Rye 100 Proof), and I liked the Rittenhouse more than the Balcones. But at this point, I think I’ve decided that I prefer single malt Scotch whisky over rye or bourbon whiskey.