The nose is a straight bourbon nose. Somewhat spicy and I can smell the rye here but it's not overpowering, some fruit notes too. On the initial taste you definately get hints of oak and the spicey notes from the rye. The finish is long and dry and you get the oak on the finish. A fine American Whiskey from Master distillers Jimmy Russell and Eddie Russell. Great to enjoy neat or in a cocktail and at a very fair price.