Very Olde St. Nick Summer Rye Whiskey - Cask Strength is a rye whiskey, a style known for a grain-led profile that often shows peppery spice, firm structure, and a drier feel than many bourbons.
At cask strength, it is bottled with little or no dilution, so the flavours can come across with more intensity and the alcohol can feel more powerful. For a novice drinker, that usually means bold spice and concentration, and it may benefit from a small splash of water.