Nose: pleasant. Caramel and vanilla Palate: very mild mild tasting rye. Honestly, not a ton of flavor. Light hints of vanilla and oak. Finish - a bit of a slow burn. Wood is dominant flavor. Seems to initially finish quickly, but that is when this whiskey really begins to shine. Those earlier flavors that were barely noticeable, suddenly jump put at you. Overall - this whiskey was underwhelming at first and then BOOM - all the flavors hit you at once. Really a surprising pour.