In small volumes, Culinary Solvent does not give off any odors. However, as pure ethanol, there is a slight alcohol smell to larger amounts. The distillation process makes the odor minimal and as neutral as possible.  As far as taste, Culinary Solvent has the slightest hint of sweetness in an otherwise neutral flavor. Our distilling process emphasizes producing the most neutral smelling and tasting ethanol solvent available.