The nose is really nice and had me with high hopes of a rye that tasted like my other favorites. On first sip, the palate is nice and gives the spice that I've come to love with my rye's. The finish leaves a little to be desired but overall is something I would happily drink but not go out of my way to purchase. I'm not sure if it's the 20% corn that sneaks into the finish but something prevents it from being a smooth finish for me.