Finally getting around to this one. One of the more hyped ryes out there. Sourced from Alberta, 100% rye at 100 proof. I just noticed that this is finished in ex-bourbon barrels, which actually makes a lot of sense considering certain notes I've gotten in previous tastings. Let's get into it. Nose: Some standard rye notes. Heaps of black pepper. Dill and pumpernickel bread. Pistachio, caramel, and vanilla. Very low ethanol, but there is plenty of clove, nutmeg, and oak spice. Allspice as well. There is also a lemon-drop sweet note. Butterscotch and some tangy citrus and orange peel notes in the background. Great nose. Palate: Peppermint, dill, and black pepper hit heavy out of the gate. Caramel and vanilla. It's a chewy whiskey. Big oak and lots of allspice. Mint chocolate and pistachio. Some grapefruit, orange, and apple. Warm apple cider note I often get in ryes. A touch of clove and nutmeg. Superb. Finish: More pistachio, more black pepper, more dill. Apple juice or apple cider. Then a wave of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, allspice, and even more black pepper. Hearty oak. Long finish, even at 50% ABV. This has become of one my favorite whiskies. My second favorite rye after Willett 4. My favorite whisky to come out of Canada by miles. It's the oldest rye I've ever had by a good margin, and it really shows in the depth and all-around quality. After my first tasting, I was surprised to learn that this was 100% rye. That's because I got a lot of bourbon notes; I'd have expected this to have a high corn mash. To learn tonight that it was aged in bourbon barrels provides me a lot of clarity. 4.75. I'm still in the shallow end of the pool when it comes to rye, but I've had enough now to establish something a pecking order. And this is right at the top. In fact, it's one of the better whiskies I've had. I say buy the hype on this one. It's a special drop.