On the nose I only smell ethanol, after rubbing it in my hand was able to got a hint of vanilla and some sweetness, perhaps caramel but difficult to tell. On the taste, I taste cinnamon, some pepper and weirdly remind me of bazooka bubble gum. The finish disappear really quick. I would said in my opinion, is inferior to crown royal (not a fan neat) and slightly better then Silk Tassel. Maybe used at a mixer, but at that price, got way better budget option whisky.