Incredibly bright for something with an age statement such as this; none of the darker oak characteristics There's a faint gingerbread characteristic that combines with the chocolate to make something similar Rating: 5/5 I'm into this.

There's definitely some oak-laden characteristics; some pepper from the American charred oak and hints Rating: 5/5 This was definitely a pour that captured my attention and forced me to really dig in to find

Oily oak characteristic that immediately opens into a strong dried corn scent. Rating: 3/5 This one definitely struggles to wow at its proof point, but I can tell the whiskey is still

There's definitely some distinct earthy characteristics to this pour that make me feel quite grounded Rating: 4/5 While fairly low in complexity for a rye for most of the glass, it does drink really, really

A swirl of the glass builds on the oaky characteristics even more. Woah, later in the glass things have returned to the creamy characteristics we started with, now producing There's a nice grassy characteristic that I'm sure rye lovers are very familiar with. Rating: 3/5 I'm a bit surprised by tonight's tasting.

Good dusty oak characteristic all through this glass as well. It softens some of those spicer characteristics and I always find myself absolutely savoring the last

There's a perfumed floral characteristic that flashes across my palate briefly, causing a raised eyebrow The vanilla and cherry characteristics develop incredibly well late in the glass as I near my last two Rating: 3/5 Changes from my first and subsequent tastings to now illustrates perfectly why there are

The palate only has a hint of the oily copper pot characteristics I would've expected on this pour. Rating: 4/5 A lovely, lovely glass to enjoy - I'd definitely recommend this one to your favorite lover

Sweet candied cherry and a soft, velvety wheat characteristic. Bright oak is there with a slight citrus characteristic nestled deep. There's a slight white paper characteristic that seems to be attached to the oaky flavors that are building Rating: 4/5 Whew, this one really drank well.

Incredible tasting subtle nutty characteristics linger well. Rating: 4/5 This drinks a clear cut above the flagship bourbon for me, as someone who definitely is guilty

This has some really funky characteristics to it. Rating: 3/5

It is starting to get some of the citrus characteristics I know and love from the 12 year offering, but Rating: 4/5 Good pick! As Fall creeps in - my proofs creep up.