It tastes like rye, but it's surprisingly full-bodied and quite sweet. It doesn't have a strong bite and has some nice fruity, toffee flavors. It's shockingly smooth with only a little spicy bite. There's a little bit of wood but there isn't much and there isn't a terrible beet flavor either. This is really good, and not just for a rye. More complexity would be nice, but it's an enjoyable drink nonetheless. It's maybe a bit more in the caramel than the toffee, making it too sweet for some I'm sure. The spice does come out if you take a big sip, but it's good even so.