Color: Honey Golden Brown Nose: Creme Brûlée with a sprig of mint Palate: Delicious. Apple pie a la mode flambé. Finish: Medium, sweet, and spicy Balance: More sweet than spicy but wonderfully so. Overall: One of my favorite Ryes in the world. Sweet baked honey apples with cinnamon. Caramel coating with vanilla and a hint of mint. The proof provides warmth without burning the palate. Definitely worth the price I paid.