The nose is clearly sugar cane. As it falls off you get a smooth light hint of several flavors. Part of the smoothness comes from the lack of alcohol taste that so many other shippers have at the finish. I disagree with the reviewers complaining that it is an overpowering sugar. It isn’t too much but is the highlight you notice since it is the primary focus. Good but can’t have it as my everyday supper because it goes down to easily.