Carmel and Vanilla and another sweet smell that I can't put a description to. Taste: Very sweet on the tip of the tongue. Mild spice, camel and vanilla. Moderately oily. It holds the spice after the finish but does not hold the sweetness. Reminds me of a rye finish. At the price of under $15 and availability it a good drinker. Would keep it a secret so it does not get price over inflated as so many whiskey have done over the last few years. Lol...