The name is spot on. The introduction begins with sweet caramel almost candy apple but not like a GLenlivet expression. It has a lemongrass overtone that melds with the caramel. Vanilla notes on the nose carry through the tasting profile and then "the event" happens upon your taste buds. A squad of little dancing fairies begin to tickle the tongue with exactly what the name eludes to: Spice: It's a sweet cardamom spice with a pinch of pepper that could draws a long lasting saturation on the tongue. Feel for sweet, roasted spiced nuts. Great sipping in hot or cold weather. No ICE, but a drop or two of water enhances it's profile. I'd say moderate the addition of water as it's younger brother Oak Cross will be what you're concocting. My new favorite whiskey especially on sale for $43 at my loal Liquor store.