Smells initially of acetone before it turns into red candy apple. That red candy apple hits first before turning peanutty on me. There are intense barrel spices throughout which get pretty dry in the finish. After a bit of time, the sweetness comes back. It's also important to know that despite its low proof, it burns all the way down. If you had told me this was a cheap Tennessee whiskey, I'd have believed you. However, I came in expecting an undrinkable flavor and it most definitely isn't. A pleasant surprise.