Smell- banana candy First sip, sweet, caramel, bananas foster Second sip, hit with a wham of smokiness and chestnut, that disappeared quickly (and that smoky hit didn't return on subsequent sips) 3rd sips onward- sweet and smooth with a great mouthfeel and a woody finish. Overall I really enjoy this. Not sure it's quite worth the price point ($74 in Pa), but I would definitely drink again Edit: adding subsequent tastes 2 months later. This is seriously a damn fine pour. I have enjoyed this more each time I taste it. It is smooth,oily and rich. All if the finishing adds a lot of character that improves over time.