Just picked up a bottle today and had a couple of drams from it. Wonderful nose of baking spices, caramelized sugars, some wood and long legs on the glass. On the palate, incredibly rich, sugary and vanilla sweetness with balanced cinnamon spice. Long finish that keeps you wanting more. Considering the proof, very smooth and absolutely delicious. In my opinion, no water needed to savor and enjoy this wonderful whiskey.