Very unique. Immediately hit with cinnamon, cardamom and other spices on the nose, as well as maple syrup and black pepper. Very sweet on the mouth with the rye flavors coming thru nicely, followed by more black pepper. It finishes with the sweetness of the rum casks serving up heavy maple syrup notes that linger on for a while. Overall a little sweeter than I like my ryes, but definitely interesting nonetheless!