Ok yes u all know I love me some rye. And I love the spicy and dry finish of this dram. There is just a hint of sweet and great anise hiding under the dry sand that is the base of this drink. I love it. But hold the phone. Wow is it hot! I have tried ice water and blowing on it and the heat is up front in the middle and on the back side. Now I am a manly man and I can take it but whoa nelly if the fire was tamed a tad bit this would be a 5 star. As it is