This is a hard one to rate. Well crafted, well balanced...but man that spearmint I really don't like. To be fair it's the best example of a heavy spearmint flavored whiskey I've tried and I actually finished the sample. I wouldn't be running back for 2nds though. Quite polar opposite to the rye profile I like..spicy rye no mint of any kind. 4 for quality 2.75 flavor. 3.5 for fairness.