A noce warm begining, salted caramels, tropical fruit/ berries begin to manifest heavily, honey and then some tannic oakiness. there is an intense rye aspect to this whiskey which is nice, there is a fennel/ anise note, general herbality, mild dill and eucalyptus. the finish has robust black pepper, herbs, and tannin. first little book ive ever had and it was fantastic! Love this rye heavy blend