Poured neat. Initially notes of wood smoke, apple, and Sharpie. After resting for a few minutes, notes of brown sugar/caramel became more dominate, with a faint fruitiness. Taste reminded of warm apple pie with fruit and brown sugar notes carrying over, and the woody smell translated to a taste of a buttery pie crust. Going down of wasn't overly harsh, slight numbness on the tongue with light burn in throat that dissipated after a short time. Very enjoyable, especially for a newbie like myself.