This is a very good bourbon. It's pleasant drink. having just come off a bottle of Basil Hayden, this is a bit sweeter and with more body. I would say it's on the sweet side, but only as far as a very good quality bourbon can be. It's sort of a medium finish, lingering momentarily before trailing off and revealing all the flavors to the back of your throat. Not a lot of spice, but not lacking for this particular flavor. For the price, this is easily a regular stock in my cabinet.