I have had rendezvous rye side by side with Sazerac 18 year old and for me rendezvous was better. I am from rye country in Canada that produces the rye sourced by whistle pig and mastersons, and rendezvous was better. Adding a port finish only adds more complexity making this, in my opinion, up there with the finest American whiskey on the market. Someone knows what they are doing. An absolute knockout. Kudos high west.