Nose: Classic rye notes but they are soft by design. The herbal quality is there, slight hint of dill and other green herbs. Some apple and pear too with a little tobacco. Palate: again soft and well rounded. Apples, vanilla, and honey. Very delicate for a rye, but the spice and herbs still show up just not as bold as some high rye whiskeys. A crowd pleasing rye that would be great in a cocktail. Finish: medium finish with some spice lingering and hints of tobacco, leather and honey. If you search you can find some more flavors hanging around, but I wish the finish were longer. I am usually completely unbiased in my reviews, but I bumped into Woodford Master Distiller Chris Morris in a package store in Atlanta while he was in town for an event. He put this bottle in my hands so this bottle is going to always be a little special because of the story behind me finding it. He says it was intended to be a softer rye. Mission accomplished! At the price point you won’t be disappointed and it is a great introduction to rye if you are looking to get your feet wet without melting your face with an herb bomb. Are there better ryes a little cheaper? Yes, a few, but you can also do a lot worse at double and triple the price of this one.