Admittedly, I bought Tincup because of the cool looking bottle and the fact that it comes with a free 'shot glass' (the cup on top of the bottle). But it turns out it's a pretty good whiskey on its own. The nose is light and sweet, on the palate I get cinnamon and black pepper. The finish is incredibly smooth and contains hints of toasted oak. Personally I'm more a fan of higher-proof whiskies, but overall Tincup is an easy-drinking whiskey with enough spiciness to keep things interesting.