The first impression is sweetness on the tip of the tongue, starting with caramel and melting into vanilla as it makes its way through the mouth. But the rye jumps out again mid-palate, bringing heavy spice, some spearmint, some mild orange peel and lemon zest, and then is followed up with a healthy dose of oak and barrel flavors. There are plenty of rye notes on the finish, and they eventually subside into oak and caramel as it dissipates