The color is a vibrant gold, very straw like. With some coaxing it leaves heavy legs clinging to the sides of the glass. The nose is very rye spice forward, but in a floral and subtle way. There are hints of minty dark chocolate with the zestyness of fresh fruit. The faintest hints of vanilla and oak come out the longer the whiskey breathes. The palate is gentle of floral rye spice alongside black pepper, with an almost creamy sweetness coming in behind it. The finish reveals more oak and vanilla as the spiciness fades, leaving a long finish with fading floral notes.