Oilly texture on with a large spicy, herbal, slightly minty note with shades of vanilla, oak, and minimal caramel. This is a nice rye whisky if you are trying rye for the second or third time. I would not try this as an intro to Rye by any means. If you have more experience with high rye bourbon, this whiskey to me turns down the bourbon and cranks up the heat and the spice. Cheers!