Nose: Mild herbal/spicy. Quite pretty and floral (violets) with some green apple peel and beeswax. Palate: Spicy/sweet and a little hot on the arrival with fruity notes underneath (that green apple again). Honey and vanilla as it develops with the floral notes once more noticed. The texture is OK but nothing special. Finish: Medium/short. A little tannic on the aftertaste. A unusual mineral-like spice note lingers. The nose is more candied and soft than most ryes I've tried (although I admit my experience in this area is limited). The palate is acceptable but a little lacking in complexity and it has an almost effervescent quality on the finish that reminds me of baking soda (!) Just barely adequate for sipping, but honestly I'd never reach for this by choice. More than acceptable for mixing and reasonable value. Not much more to say. "Above Average" : 80/100 (3 stars)