perfection of the "rye spice" notes. Isnt overpowering in any way but does NOT hold your hand anywhere. Unashamed nose of apples and baking spice. Body was remarkably light (and accordingly smooth); ESPECIALLY at the proof. Remember, straight out the bottle this is 50% stronger than most watered-down brown. finish wasnt long at all but has it's own interesting thing. Less menthol, more grass. The faint baking spice covers any hotter notes in the swallow. 9/10 would pound shots any night or consider it a respectable choice for nicer 'tails. Single cube and it was way bolder with the spice taking on more of a forward presence in the sip. if Neat is Glen Campbell on vinyl, ice was like pandora on the wireless speaker on the backporch.