This is not a rich drink. It's kind of weak with some spice and mild fruit. It's a bit like Stein's rye. The backing is very generic without being actively bad. There's some spicy harshness and it's quite strong relative to the rest of the whiskey. There's a lot of tartness and the flavor is clean. There's some cinnamon and green apple, with the latter leaving a surprisingly clean finish. The alcohol blends well with the tartness, making this surprisingly almost sippable. When you get a big swig though, the coarseness and lack of subtlety become more apparent. The sweetness comes out a bit too then, but it's kind of a punch in the face at that point. There's some smoke that blends well, but it isn't too crazy. It's very generic rye and for a cheap price that's OK.