Great easy drinker if you like ryes. Not a big noticeable nose on this one. I got a little bit of white grapes, and a new box of earl grey tea. The palate is great. Nothing too powerful like a higher proofed rye, but there is definite clove, mint, chai tea, and the spice part of Dr Pepper. The finish is much like the palate. Would make a great old fashioned.