Friday the thirteenth and in the mood for a non-scotch brown liquid. Fumble, fumble and I find this sample. Immediately on the nose are apples with cinnamon. In short time, other quality high rye whiskey notes come through: cloves, leather, rye, brown sugar, vanilla. Some oak char as well. In due time, however, the aromas crescendo and start slow fade, becoming weaker in potency. Still, though, quite nice. For it’s high proof, the palate arrives soft and sweet in a medium dense body. Richly deep with brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon. The rye notes are detectable but not overpowering. Fairly straight forward, but tasty. The finish is long and enjoyable. Oak and cinnamon that is drying. Some root beer on the far reaches. This hybrid bourbon-rye provides a whiskey that is a good sipper. Similar, from recollection, of Four Roses Single Barrel. Sweet for a rye; spicy for a bourbon. Thanks @PBMichiganWolverine for the sample that had made a journey to New York, Virginia and back again. [87/100][Tasted: 7/13/18]