Remarkably smooth. Red apples, raspberries, and wood. Wanilla and honey nectar come through as bit, giving it a sweetness and fullness. I wish there were less char there. Oily and nutty, but mostly only in a good way. Only a little rancid. Not as good as Blanton's, but really good. Maybe there's a little maple too. It smells high proof - much higher than it is, actually - with some apple notes and wood. It's smooth with some balanced spice, some smoke, delightful apple, just the right amount of tartness (not much), and some subdued caramel in the background. The tartness plays well with the orange peel flavor. There's something a bit nutty here but it is hard to place - pecan and almond perhaps? It doesn't have tremendous complexity, but it is a delightful sipper. It's on the sweet side and that is just right. I do wish that it was richer and more complex, but as it is it is still very good. Just, not a great buy at this price.