Therevis an unexpected sweetnes on the nose, almost candy-like but with s hint of ethanol. On the palate the sweetnes is nicely blended with typicsl OGD dpice from the high rye mashbill. There is an unmistakable alcohol burn, but far less than one would expect with 57% ABV. I believe this will take a permanent spot on my liquor shelf, right beside OGD BiB.