Solid backbone and a lot of flavors. Unfortunately there is a cinnamon spice and harsh oak that is overpowering much of the complexity. I am hoping a little more time may open this up more. But for now, it needs a cube to cut the overpowering spice. This is hard for me to say as I want to love this bourbon of respect and I love the bite of ryes. This dry cinnamon spice on tongue and throat is just too much to overcome neat. Will keep trying this over time.