Yes the first few slices I had I was wondering if I was going to die from botulism and there is a distinct sort of smell but it really is like the smell of a packet of shop brought parma ham. My mum had a packet so I could do a direct comparison!
We borrowed a meat slicer from a friend and sliced the whole ham up and plan to vacuum pack wads of it.
Bionic if your OH isn't keen on eating the ham on its own, get him to put a few slices on top of a pizza and cook it - delicious!