On the nose I only smell brown sugar. The taste is almost non existent got a hint of brown sugar and vanilla but that about it. Not the worst I have, It drinkable neat but wouldn't recommended as it got barely no flavor. Like crown royal it was made for non-whisky drinker. For mix it alright did a highball with lime soda water couldn't even taste the whisky. At 15-17$CAD could be good for mixing but that about it.