Bottle $40; Batch Number 20H03R; Age statement greater than 3.5 years; Bottle opened 24 hours earlier and 2/3 full; Tasted neat in Glencairn and rested 10 mins. Shows some sweet vanilla caramel with cola (like vanilla cherry coke with hints of nuts if you dig in deep) on the nose with only a slight amount of heat (not overwhelming and somewhat tame for 99 proof). The mouthfeel is a bit oily providing a light viscous coating. The palate follows the nose as it opens with sweet vanilla, then notes of cherry cola mix in, with a touch of sweet orange zest. Rye spice and a little bit of noticeable heat make their showing before it all continues on into the finish. The medium length finish stays sweet with the spice flowing through, and then progressively a malty note introduces itself into the mix. As the sweeter notes start to fade and the spice gives way, the malty notes come more and more to the fore with just a hint of cocoa bitterness lurking, and that is what in time lingers to close things out. Overall, this rye marches to it's own beat. Notes of mint, menthol, or clove that often comes across from other ryes are not really apparent (or if only faintly) here, but instead this leans more to the sweeter side with unique malty characteristics not normally seen. Very interesting, and give it a thumbs up for the experience and value it delivers. Would recommend to try if you want something that is off the beaten path.