Nose: Straightforward flavor profile - classic nutmeg, star anise, dill, thyme, rosemary, with some black pepper. Oak comes through nicely, with barrel char punching through just enough to be interesting. Lovely stone fruits, maraschino cherries, and whipped cream. Palate: The herbs and spices on the nose come through mostly as you'd expect. The oak presents with some great tannin character, while the black pepper sits back a little. Fruity character is more banana than apricot, with some blueberry, as well. Milk chocolate, Hershey's style. Medium-light body. Finish starts off with a great pop of black pepper and tannin (both flavor and texture)/oak, with strawberry and banana. Finish slowly fades, giving way to a really nice mint/wintergreen and vanilla bean. Things stay consistent from there on out. Medium long finish. Other notes: This is definitely classic rye but with some excellent depth and complexity. It doesn't get into super funky territory (Spirit Works Single Barrel, for instance), but still offers exactly what I want. The age is evident and supports my theory that most rye would be more widely appreciated with just a little more time in the barrel. If you're into rye (or want to like it), this might just fit the bill. Solid rebuy potential.