This was my first rye that wasn't in a cocktail, so I may have been thrown off by some of the notes I experienced that differ from bourbon. My major impression was a pumpernickel bread funkiness that dominated the nose and palate. Beyond that, tart and tangy fruits like apricots and green apple, a sharp peppery finish with medium sweetness and burn. Overall an interesting dram but I think rye is not in my wheelhouse flavor-wise so my take on this might be unhelpful to rye enthusiasts.