Do not get me wrong: this is not a great whiskey, or even a well-above average whiskey. But for the price and purpose, it's gold. Tasting notes seem futile, given that this is something tailor-made to be consumed in shot form. But there's legitimate *flavour* here--sweetness, nuttiness, some herbal character and baking spice. And these, combined, make it a pleasant sip. I would not seek this out for its complexity, or for its character in cocktails (ABV is too low), but as a beer + back combo, it is--frankly--superb.