2 words: wood grain. This starts with a nice, friendly caramel base that quickly transitions into a bold and complex wood grain flavor, that allows me to taste more different types of wood notes than any other whiskey I've tried. Some are spicy and fresh while some take longer to develop and seem darker, older, and more subued. The simultaneous different wood flavors makes it a bit "spiky." It also seems to seep into your tongue bit, lingering afterwards in for up to a minute. Would highly recommend if you're looking for a bold, oak forward bourbon, or a whiskey that can hold its ground and add some complexity to a cocktail.