Just tried this. And I was not expecting much to be honest. I have tried, and like the Clyde Mays 101.. jot bit ,hot but good. So I open this cool looking bottle. Picture of Clyde Mayes leaning against Clyde 240.... open and let it air for a minute. Pour the dram, and it is as dark as molasses. I'm thinking ok this is going to be way too sweet. At 92proof I put some filter water in it and let it sit for about 7 min. Nose told me a complete lie to my tongue... I had whiffs of vanilla [duh] and some but not much sugar.. So I take my sip expecting vinillia and brown sugar-here in is the lie. I taste none of these instead my mouth exploded with joyful taste of spice and nutmeg.. the finish was so dry it was like drinking a dry red wine. The spice remixed reminded me of High WEST rye. OMG I love me some rye and I love this drink. There is a molasses stickiness to the mouth feel but it disappears before it wears out it's welcome. I paid 38.00 for this and man I'm going to get another. Old fashion lovers will just adore this. Give it a try