Nose: apples and spice. Reminds me of their 10 year rye. Palate: lots of rye on the front and a dull sweetness. Honestly that’s pretty much it. Similar to Sazerac 6 year too on the palate. Finish: a little banana and pepper on the finish. Short finish. Overall: not bad for a sample a friend gave me. I tried the 10 year and wasn’t happy for the price and I think this one is around $40 which is still a little high for the quality in my opinion.