Subtle fruits on the nose - cherry, green apple and orange. After letting rest I get some slight vanilla and burnt sugar, creme brule comes to mind. Hints of tobacco. Very smooth initially with slight heat and bitterness covering the tongue on the back end. Hint of cherry. Good buy @ MSRP? All day long. Good buy @ secondary prices? Not a chance. I use the rating scale below. Distiller uses a scale of 5 and I use a scale of 10, but I’m sure you’re not too drunk to do the math! 1. Disgusting - So bad I poured it out. 2. Poor - I wouldn't consume by choice. 3. Bad - Multiple flaws. 4. Below average - Not bad, but many things I'd rather have. 5. Good - Just average. 6. Very Good - Better than average. 7. Great - Well above average. 8. Excellent - In a league of its own. 9. Incredible - An all-time favorite. 10. Perfect