Several months after opening and I rarely taste a whiskey that tastes exactly as when I opened it. And it’s a good thing. Nose: approachable, sweet and light, some fruits, a little earth, a little malt Palate: very bright with cinnamon and for a rye it isn’t all that spicy Finish: long finish but balanced and smooth for a rye and my taste. This is an approachable whiskey that rye newbies should try to get an easy introduction to the standard. Add a little water and it reminds me of Tullamore DEW. Good balance of sweet and spicy. It’s definitely overpriced in an age of more aged ryes hitting the market (thinking specifically of Old Forester). But if you find it at MSRP it’s worth a buy.