Nose: The aroma is characterized by rye spice, dried fruit, and a hint of fresh dill. Some also detect notes of mint and pear.
Palate: The initial taste is dominated by rye spice, but it quickly mellows to reveal flavors of vanilla, pear, nutmeg, and a touch of pine. There's also an oily viscosity that coats the mouth, carrying notes of cinnamon and baking spice.
Finish: The finish is described as pleasingly dry with lingering oak notes.
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Nose: Black caramel, molasses and vanilla layered over tones of freshly cut grass and hints of ginger.
Palate: Spicy rye notes evolve with flavors of dark chocolate, licorice and fennel laced together with cardamom, black pepper and tarragon.
Finish: Lengthy, mounds of caraway seed and muddled spearmint with a peppery astringency.
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