It smells like it's going to kick you in the face. It has a surprisingly balanced and oily flavor. There is certainly rye tartness, but it is subdued. The spiciness doesn't overwhelm. This might be the oiliest drink I have ever had. There's some off banana, but I kind of like it. There's kind of a toffee in here too. The balance is unusually, but it's quite good (if you like bananas, which is definitely a dicey stance to take). It's rich and also very sweet. I'm a bit conflicted about the bananas but I do enjoy this. It's fun, but perhaps not very practical given its odd laffy taffy flavor. It tastes a bit like buttered pancakes. It's really fun and super smooth. The banana suggests a lot of vanilla. The sweetness and smoothness are astonishing for a rye, though there is definitely plenty of numbing spice (clove?) to be found the more you drink. It's good in a quirky way, but I think I'd take Corsair or Pikesville over it if I were looking for a somewhat different rye. As it is, this is just a bit too confusing. It's a bit reminiscent of Jamba Juice even. Mega props to Old Forester though for delivering such a smooth drink with minimal alcohol flavor at such a high ABV. It's a bit like Woodford Reserve Double Oak. This is nicely complex and the banana does eventually fade, but it still isn't excellent. It's thoroughly sippable though. The balance is superb and I would recommend this, but I've been bitten by Woodford Reserve Double Oak before, so proceed with caution.