Smells like scotch should... with a hint of extra vanilla. The first taste is almost fruity with some peat smoke on the finish. It’s so smooth, how can it be so smooth? It’s like fast flowing river water with a kick and what used to be peat smoke on the second sip became burnt oak. This is a wonderful surprise! There’s a sweetness at the start with a long, slow, smooth, somewhat burnt finish. I think it’s excellent.