Rye's are my favorite form of whiskey. Immediately upon taking my first sip of this, it became an instant favorite and went into my top three all-time. I'm not sophisticated enough to get specific notes off this, but let me try to explain it. Subtle rye spice with decadent and balanced sweetness. Smooth as the fall leaves floating to the ground. No heat from that higher proof. Just good from the start to the finish. This will ALWAYS be on my shelves. Worth the wait.