When you first make this, it smells just like automotive paint. I know because I painted cars for years. But after two weeks, this stuff mellows and is incredible. One of my favorite recipes, bar none! I only made 30ml and went through it in one day. Had to order more butter rum, delivered today, and realized I only have enough CB to make 120ml, so just made that, went right to BCF and ordered more CB just to make this egg nog. When I get it I'll make 240ml right out of the gate, it's that good. Thanks for a great recipe, Hibbadoray!