Neat, this is a warm drink. I was looking for traditional bourbon notes, but this is Alabama Whiskey. So the notes were more fruity, but not like a scotch (Speyside), I meant there were some fruity notes, instead of vanilla, sugar notes. The finish is long, with a medicinal touch at the end. Water is your friend with this one. A few drops of water gave me some sweet cinnamon on the nose, which was very pleasant. Next time, I will use an ice cube and see how it develops.