Batch 7A... Overall spicy/harsh nose of rye bread, black pepper, lemon/lime zest, ethanol balanced slightly with a healthy dose of maple. Fortunately, the sip improves a little on the nose with a healthy dose of sweet cherry fruit on entry that builds into an intense rye kick, with a bit of harsh heat before fading. The finish is warm and lingers, but unfortunately the notes are bitter/astringent, green pepper, new oak. Overall, from the midpalate to the finish, I would rate this an unpleasant pour. This will rank with Peerless Rye as one of my most overprice bottles.