I am getting a sweetness upfront on the nose, almost like a melted butter scent - its not overpowering but definitely present. I am getting a bit of a muted leathery tone to it as well - like a new baseball mit kind of smell. It's a rather simple nose to me. The simplicity continues with me on the palate. It's a slightly sweet nutty taste, like a lightly carmelized cashew note to it but nothing really else is jumping out to me. It is a smooth sip and a nice daily sipper. Doesn't blow me out of the water but really great quality if you can find it at MSRP.