PREPARED -Neat SMELL -butterscotch. -bran, or some type of oaty cereal -a little musty, just a hint. TASTE -a little licorice? -a little hot. -thick. Almost chewing it. -that mustiness came through a bit more at the end. THOUGHTS For 116 proof I'm glad it didn't burn my tounge off haha. It's a little hot but very manageable, I just wish the burn was smoother throughout. I like the Penelope toasted a lot more.