Nose: bread-y, dough-y and full of honey, lemongrass, mint and a hint of caramel Palate: spicy mint, more honey and light fruits, even a hint of sweet tea Finish: medium. And the 100+ proof is barely evident. It’s very smooth and refined. There’s even a little vanilla and cinnamon hanging around. I’m a casual rye drinker. Generally ryes to me aren’t that complex and other than the spices it just doesn’t speak to my tastes. This, however, is amazing. It’s the best rye I’ve ever had for sure and one of the best whiskeys I’ve tasted. The high rating is well deserved. And at only four years it’s a steal because it tastes like and older whiskey—if you can find it at MSRP.