That is a pretty good description actually. Definitely bright, you could also say spicy.For me, Izmir has a bright, zingy floral taste with something that is a little bit cigar-like
Sablebrush2 is right even if I though he was being cute. Straight Izmir tastes to me like a slightly sour (in lieu of a better word) Virginia. Given that it has a Virginia pedigree that is no surprise. Low nicotine and less tangy than a Virginia. Sometimes some herbal notes come through (like rosemary) but not heavily or constantly - mostly toward the end of the bowl. I only smoked it straight twice (once went I got my blenders and last night to answer this topic better). I do not recommend straight smokes of it. It rasped my tongue a bit.I've found that Izmir tastes just like Izmir.