Nose: cinnamon, rye bread, nutmeg, brown sugar, maple Taste: cherry, brown sugar, cinnamon, maple, butterscotch I have several critiques. This has more proof but no added depth or complexity. The flavors are all very common and not interesting. Also, personal preference here, but this just tastes like basic bourbon. I love bourbon but when I buy a rye, I want a rye. It seems pointless to make a rye with the lowest amount of rye possible so that it just tastes like bourbon. I've had better whiskeys at much lower prices and proofs. Too much heat, not enough flavor. Really hoping this opens up.