Wanted to love this more based on the rye, port barreling, and popularity. Truth is I love my spirits neat and when I sipped this the burn dominated the experience a bit. After a few more I got the rye spice, but little to no port. Vanilla and subtle red fruit emerged too. Good news for ice fans though! I added a block and the ethanol burn on the nose and palate was greatly reduced. This granted the consumer an opportunity to appreciate the complexities within unhindered. Lovely long finish too.