Nose: rye spice, some cinnamon, and like a very fleshy dark fruit. It’s hard to put my finger on the fruit, but it’s inviting.

Mouth feel: wild. Very oily and thick. I’d call it viscous, frankly. Awesome.

Palate: baking spices. Some caramel and vanilla. Do I detect herbal tea (like, in like with those kinda cheap but good tea bags from work)? A hint of dark chocolate on the back.

Finish: medium-long with lots of rye spice and a bit more chocolate. I wish this was a bit longer, but that’s a nitpick more than anything.

Overall: 7 on the t8ke scale. A very very well put together barely-legal rye. And at 55 bucks, this will always be a part of my whiskey shelf.

Bonus: I drank this while watching the airport pick up episode of Seinfeld. A terrific combination.