Smells like non-food: old leather, some turpentine. Heat hits you up front, and there's a surprising sweetness given the nose. Spicy. Nougat and some bitterness on the finish. A few drops of limestone water brings out some sweetness but doesn't tame the spice and heat as much. I can see why people rave about this as an everyday sipper. 2/18/17. This time around, slightly more sweet and vanilla notes on the nose, and some orchard fruit on the palate. Detecting some peanut brittle towards the end. Otherwise, the flavors I experienced the first time around are still there. The bitterness lingers, but it's not overwhelming. Feels a bit thin, but the flavor profile and heat are great for this price range. 3/19/17