The smell is quite enticing - like date squares - a mix of dark fruit aromas with lightly-roasted oats or bready base. There is also some coffee and chocolate in there, with the former out-smelling the latter.
The flavour has a lot of coffee in it, and has a dark, roasted flavour. To balance the bitterness & roasted notes, there is also some brightness to it, from fruit flavours... which are just slightly tart - like overripe raspberries or... almost a chocolate-orange combo. Something about its sweetness and smoothness reminds me of some milk stouts.
The beer is smooth, with a body that's just on the watery side of medium. There is some nice bitterness in the finish as well. The carbonation is quite tingly, but not aggressive at all.
Overall, this is probably one of the best commercial porters I have had. I think I'd pick up a bottle again the next time I see it, without a second thought. Well... maybe, "Should I get two?"