Vanilla, caramel and pepper on the nose plus a more aggressive, raw agave note than I have experienced with tequila. Silky entry on the palate with the same vanilla, caramel, pepper of the nose with sweet agave. The finish is medium length and a little peppery. I have really no experience with Mezcal. I thought this was great and, if representative of Mezcal, I will be drinking more of it.