Still novice here but agree with the posts here and these are my own words thoughts summarizing the collective — that spicy peppery is spot on, but I will note for me personally that means it really hits me up front but going down much smoother than the flavor profile noted but in a good. not over powering smoke but just right I also thought. There is more to it in the aroma and flavors but not quite there yet in my descriptors! I like it for sure