Tasted neat: a little spice up front, a little sweet, nutty, and smooth on finish with a hint of spice at the very end. Taste lingers a little and is a bit sweet. Drank on the rocks: the spice is gone leaving only the smooth slightly sweet nutty flavor. The walnut syrup barrels cannot be missed here if you’re a fan of sweeter taste. Would definitely drink during and after a meal but would probably end up with an empty bottle by the end of the night. Very nice!