Nose: Strong holiday baking spices with a emphasis on vanilla. Palate: The vanilla carries through but the rye shines greatly. The youth of this whisky comes through and is sharp and direct. That rye stays with you throughout the experience. Finish: The rye hangs on longer than you’d expect. The sharp holiday gingerbread spice keeps at it long after you’ve allowed the gold to slide down. This whiskey can hold its weight against anything thrown at it, cocktails or sink on the rocks.