I'm new to reviewing this stuff, so bear with me. This smells great, sweet and full with honey, vanilla, and caramel on the nose. The taste is smooth with only a hint of spice (I usually love spice in my whiskey). There is oak and a trace of char in the back of my mouth. The finish is very smooth and effervescent ,very little burn. For a whiskey under $50 this is quite good. I hope the initial impression lasts.