Obviously young from the nose which is dominated by ethanol. Palate is quite good but I don't sense the sweetness reported by others. The mouthfeel is very oily and slick. Coats the tongue. Finish is short but not unpleasant. A slight burn for the proof but quite smooth to drink. The finish imparts a good flavor to the young whiskey but at times there are some strange sour notes in the finish. Not unpleasant but in my opinion not worth the markup over Red Cask which is a strong Canadian whiskey offering at the price.