Neat. Neck pour. This rye was my gateway rye. I loved it so much but I never bought another bottle for over a year. Recently did a tasting and bought a new bottle. This nose is so flavorful for 84 proof. Nice vanilla scone. Almond drizzle. Hit of black pepper. Dash of cherry and chocolate. Quite a dynamic nose when you consider it is a low proof rye. Mouth feel is watery and the initial flavors are muted. Mostly just vanilla sweetness. Transitions to a nice strawberry and ends with that vanilla scone. Quite simple but still very inviting. Ryes are so dynamic. Those red berries on the nose and taste are unique for a rye. It’s sweet, inviting, smooth, but still flavorful. I’d still call this my favorite gateway rye.