Got this from a tasting box. Definitely excited to see what that cherry wood has to offer. The nose first this is carmel green apple in a field of grass. This takes me to the fair with licorice and cotton candy notes for me. First sip definitely a bit harsh at first but opens up and translates the nose nicely. The finish is long and satisfying as this feels like a fuller rye Second sip that grassy note leads the way to a carmel candy apple with that licorice and spice on the finish. Almost as if you dropped that candy apple in the field, picked it up and took a bite. I dont hate it. Added water and it took that harsh note from the front to the midpalate. Thinned it out but also balanced it out. I could see this nice on ice. I do love rye whiskey and for me this hits the spot. I think that cherry wood helps play toward those candy notes a rye can have. Overall I would drink this again.