Nose: Not particularly complex. A little bit of vanilla. There is a little bit of rye spice but but doesn't come that strong because of the low proof. Taste: I get a bit of toffee and christmas spices. A bit more burn than the nose and low proof would suggest. It has a lingering that is better than you would anticipate. Overall taste is better than nose. An easy-sipper. Won't win any awards. Definitely overlriced. Lot 40 is half the price and a far better canadian whisky