Man wish I would have read other review prior to getting this one and would have picked up Elijah Craig barrel proof instead after learning backstory on Templeton. Nevertheless, owner of store kinda sold me saying it was rare and had just got case in so brought me a bottle out of the back. It’s a very good rye and I’m not a huge rye fan. Wouldn’t put ahead of Pikesville but definitely worth trying. Get all the notes up front of citrus, spice, cloves. Very unique nose, something in there I can’t “put my nose on”. On the pallet get cloves, burnt/ candied orange peels and a nice spicy big red,allspice, peppery finish.