Neat. Nose is straight vanilla, caramel and smooth for a 100+ proof. Sweet dominates the nose. Texture is mid level oil. Initial taste is mostly pepper and spice. With each sip, the spice and nutmeg gives way to increasing layers of sweetness. Favorite part of this brbon is the legs. It is like having a hard caramel, butterscotch in your mouth and can last for minutes. Enjoyed it considerably but may be less tempted to order it again at the high price.