You can smell the Smoked hickory, Carmel, vanilla and maple wood, reminds me of bacon and syrup. You can taste a Smokey flavor that is reminiscent of smoked maple syrup, but it is smooth, and I’d say more than slightly sweet. I wish it was less sweet and more of a hint but it almost takes over the knob creek with too much sugar. I’m disappointed, you have to be a big desert whiskey or sugary whisky fan. After adding an ice cube, it diluted the drink enough to finish it with some dashes of biters. I will try mixing it with a cocktail. I hate giving average ratings.... but I’m not going to enjoy this neat.