To start with it is hard to believe this is 100% rye. Why? Because it is very tame and uneventful. The nose is grassy and slightly herbal but surprisingly for a rye there are not a lot of discernible notes. That follows on the palate. Slightly grassy and herbal, hints of dark chocolate, slight vanilla, but it is really a tame and boring palate. It doesn’t drink as hot as its proof. A poor value for its price point, with much better rye options available at cheaper prices. I am glad I tried it, but I won’t revisit it. Give me Sazerac, Old Forester, Woodford, or pretty much any other rye over this one. Is it bad? No. Is it worth the price? No. Should be a $30 bottle.