The nose is complex, featuring notes of wood smoke and apple, along with a sweetness. A mixture of caramel and vanilla I believe. On the palate the drink tastes mostly of rye and grains. Corn may be lightly distinguished from the others, though it is a subtle foundation on which the rye is lain. The vanilla flavor evolves out of this given time. The finish is mostly spicy rye and heat. An excellent mixing whiskey.