Spicy. Very spicy. And smokey. But it isn't the familiar pungent hit of peat smoke that single malt drinkers are used to. Oh no. This smoke is more like a charred smokey flavor. Reminds me of smoking ashes still barely lit by embers. The spice is interesting. It isn't herbaceous like Rye whiskies. Its genuinely spicy and tongue tingling. Like Szechuan peppercorns? I don't know how to feel about this one. Apparently its in high demand and short supply so many retailers are gouging but why? Its different, yeah; but is different enough to warrant the price tags?