Perfectly clear to the eye, the spirit at 41% abv has impressively long legs around the rim of the glass. Very fresh but elegant on the nose, you are met by a wave of aromas, sweeter than you would expect from a rye spirit. First present are the sweeter characters of honey & butterscotch, which then give way to more savoury & spicy aromas of hazelnuts, fresh bread & white pepper. On the palate we are again first confronted by soft, sweeter characters as well as a lovely, more intense acacia honey flavour tinged with rich butterscotch, & a hint of liquorice. These initial flavours then give way to those more commonly associated with a rye spirit: nuttiness, hints of malt & yeast, & a touch of clove. The finish is long & zingy & the spicy mouth feel is overlaid with the fresher characters of the initial tasting.