Total Wine 2020 pick. 10y 8mo. Tier 1. Not a ton of 4R experience, but this is good juice. Rye spice, oak, pepper, buttery nose. Palate confirms the nose with some cherry. Not as rich on the tongue as I’d like with most of the focus being in the center of the tongue. Medium finish. Slightly lacking. More ethanol sting than the proof would suggest. I use the rating scale below. Distiller uses a scale of 5 and I use a scale of 10, but I’m sure you’re not too drunk to do the math! 1. Disgusting - So bad I poured it out. 2. Poor - I wouldn't consume by choice. 3. Bad - Multiple flaws. 4. Below average - Not bad, but many things I'd rather have. 5. Good - Just average. 6. Very Good - Better than average. 7. Great - Well above average. 8. Excellent - In a league of its own. 9. Incredible - An all-time favorite. 10. Perfect