Taste: 2.0 oz in glen cairn neat and then 2 drops distilled water. 109.7 proof Nose: (4.75) Chocolate, cinnamon, toasty rye bread with a bit of dill. The nose is deliciously rich and inviting Palate: (4 75) Rich and buttery feel. The dark chocolate gives way to cherry and spucy rye. 2 drops reveal more sweet brown sugar and tone done a bit of the spiciness. Rye fans will enjoy this sans water. Bourbon fans will love the sweet sugary notes after water. Finish (4.5) Medium to long amd satisfying. Warm butterred bread and nutmeg dominate. Overall: One of the best ryes I have had this year. It is so full, so rich, and so layered. Everytime I take a pour I get something else in terms of taste or finish. I have really reserved my evaluation on this because I wanted to be sure before going head over heels. After 2/3 through first bottle and buying a second I am sure.....this is a great rye!