Nose: Light vanilla, red berry fruitiness and a slight hint of oak.
Palate: Spicy, woody, and minty notes. Fennel-like notes of light licorice and black pepper from the rye.
Finish: Long and smooth with a nice spice from the high rye content.
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Nose: Balanced oak nose with hints of fruit and dried apricots.
Palate: Initial sweet notes on the front of the tongue. Well balanced mouth feel with spicy notes including white pepper on the middle and back of the tongue from the younger vintage and high rye mash bill. Good balance of sweet and oak flavors including hints of caramel (from the #4 charred barrels, caramelized wood sugar), fruit flavor and rye spice.
Finish: Finishes smooth with no alcohol burn even at 100 proof.
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