This is the second time I feel I have tasted a light menthol/mint note in the aftertaste of a Jim bean product, have to take a closer look at the sourcing of the basil Hayden bourbon and this product because I noticed it in both. The basil hayden had a much more pronounced and problematic menthol note to the point I do not enjoy drinking it at all. However the rye is a little bit better, as it has been bottled at 100 proof and the rye overwhelms any menthol minty flavors. This is an ok rye and for how much I paid for it / difficulty in finding I much prefer Rittenhouse, or High west double rye in the same price range.