Neat. Deep mahogany color. Nose is..whew..don't get too close..but obvious ethanol..Molasses, fruitcake (dried fruits..raisin, cherry, pineapple), hogo, and allspice. Sip carefully..molasses, banana candy, dried pineapple. Finish is long and dry. Sweet, fruity, hogo, cinnamon and nutmeg Delicious, but too intense as a sipper. I'd add some ice or a mixer to bring out the nuances