I didnt expect this to taste like anything else from Heaven Hill, and I was right. Thr nosedoes bring some sweet caramel, but largely brings rye spice notes, cardamom, clove, nutmeg and mint. Overall, very mild. Palate starts with new oak, spices following. A lot of pepper. Finish is mixed. Reads youbger than i thought it would. I wobder if another few years in the barrel would ease the tannins and bring more flavor depth. Over all, a good concept, abd interesting bottle, but i feel no urge to buy another.