Nose: Ripe banana, apricot, clove, some sort of green leaf spice. Palate: Spicy, rye, vanilla, sweet, and a slight licorice candy like finish. This is better than any bourbon or rye that I've had (although, this is only my second Rye). It's an after dinner whiskey that will be perfect for the coming winter months. I'm kind of disappointed that I split the bottle.