This is one of my new favorites. Picked it up at the distillery on a short trip to KY. (First of all, visit this place - its magical!) Of all of the whiskies on their tasting menu, the Fusion #2 and the Goodwood were superlative. The Goodwood is literally the most I've spent on a bottle @$125. (I'm not a big spender, usually.) But, this had everything I was looking for. There's an overlying sweetness to it - but not syrupy. It has just a bit a spice on the tongue, but not too much. And, it isn't in any way overbearing. If not for the cost, I'd stock up on this one. Smooth nose - caramel, sweet, light wood Just a touch of spice on the tongue: pepper, rubbing alcohol, dark cherry, nutshell bitterness, slight barrel at the end