Neat. Nose is deep, spicy, woody, dark fruit, clove and pepper with mild ethanol. Taste is sweet, char, medicinal cherry, vanilla, pepper, clove, and a touch of mint. The high barley gives is a thicker mouthfeel and a rounder sweetness that is atypical for the style. There is a bit of an alcohol byte, which is expected for 100 proof. Finish is decently long, sweet, cherry, and balanced with wood tannins. If you're a fan of the bourbon version, OF Signature, then you will enjoy this. All the sweet cherry with a big boost in rye spice. Pretty intense for those new to bourbon and rye. I could see where someone would think cherry cough syrup. The interesting notes would make an excelelnt mixer. Also would be nice on ice. I've tasted worse for twice the price. Great value