nose - candied plums, cardamom, vanilla, star anise, rye spices palate - sweet rye, nutmeg, cinnamon, nutty, black jam, tawny port finish - medium warmth and length, rye spices and black pepper to finish It's a shame the MSRP has increased to $150. This is a solid finished rye, but there are better bottles at around a third of the price.