Spices (from the rye) and maple hit me instantly on the nose, and then some orange. Ultimately, the spice and orange go back and forth throughout the drink. Sometimes I get peanut butter with the rye spice, and that shows up a few times throughout the drink. I guess I'm not acclimated to rye-heavy drinks just yet, or maybe they'll never grow on me. All in all, it's a very nice bourbon and fairly complex, even if it's not my preference. I paid $35 for it, which was a tad too high. If I could get it in the $20s, then I'd gladly have it in my rotation.