A terrific surprise. Nearly a perfect rye: a little spicy, a little sweet (none of the overwhelming, cloying sweetness of other ryes), and a little rye-dough semi-moldy/semi-poppyseed snap. A beautiful grab on the tongue -- like a little pinch of fire -- with no medicinal aftertaste, and just a little shadow of toffee in the aftertaste. Easy but with a little attitude, an extraordinary rye for the cost, and an ideal sipping Rye. Highly recommended.