This is a superb rye, the rye brother of Knob Creek bourbon. It is a beautiful light brown in the glass.The nose is rye spice, fine leather, and a dark Karo corn syrup sweetness. these are all found in the mouth as well, with the addition of the ever so light hint of mint often found in rye whiskey. It is 100 proof, but drinks like an 86 proof. This is one of my favorite rye whiskies. Not sure which one I would choose to live with forever if stranded on a desert isle, but this would be on the short list.