(As with all my reviews, these notes come from a blind tasting) Amber, clear, and sediment free appearance with legs that go from its ass to the floor. The nose is an insta-burn but there is an earthen spice (maybe dill) wood, and theater on the nose making me thing there is a good bit of Rye in here but leaving no doubt its a high proof whiskey. The flavor is incredible. Warm but not too hot with a spicy sweet taste and spicy dry finish. THis is a total package Whiskey for me and everything I look for from proof to flavor, mouthfeel to finish. I have to go no, this was a store pick and im about to go get every single bottle they will let me buy. Perhaps the first time in my life I have truely experienced a real "Honey Barrel" 96/100