Disclaimer: I should probably not be reviewing rye whiskeys, seeing I generally dislike them. It's an interesting spirit where the ex-bourbon finish is quite evident. The vanilla and oak notes that you expect from a bourbon come through, with hints of apricot and of course rye. The palate is fairly straightforward and one-dimensional, with spice pretty much overpowering anything else under the surface (think cinnamon and more cinnamon). The finish is sweet yet bitter, and possibly the most complex part of this whiskey. It's not my thing.