The nose on this one is extremely inviting. It pushes hard with notes of butterscotch, buttered popcorn, musty oak, and a bit of spearmint. The palate, while a bit tame and thin for a 100 proof rye, is quite complex. Heavy baking spices like cinnamon, cloves, ginger, , allspice, and even a bit of cardamom start things off. Things then develop into a rich buttery sweetness full of toffee, burnt caramel, maple syrup, orange zest, and an odd, but not off putting note of tarragon. The finish is all baking spices and toasted sugars, with a pleasant, rolling warmth in the chest. Overall an extremely pleasant whiskey and a fantastic rye for the money. $14 USD for a pour at SFO