I'm new to ryes, so I'm still learning these flavors, but I found this to just be a solid whiskey thats not very sweet and can stand up on its own with some dusty, tobacco, woody, slightly herbal, and maybe a hint of a caramel-like flavor (sans the sweetness) behind it. It reminds me of whiskey you might have found at an old western saloon in 1845 - its got the dust, spice, wood, and a firm, unyielding but not brash attitude. It's not my favorite whiskey to drink on its own, but its become my go-to for making whiskey cocktails.