DARK Brown GOODNESS!!!! A nose with evidence of a decent proof/ well rounded/ all the typical oak, vanilla, caramel SWEETNESS!!!! Pallet follows through & does not disappoint - Proof shines though & is mouth filling Madeira aging PERFECT not too much...very subtle Finish lingering BUT SO PLEASENT WOW!!!!! Had had this a couple of time prior but gotta say it hits all the high marks a "bourbon drinker" can look for Cost friend hooked me up with a 1/4 of bottle so expectations did not need to be high CHEERS!!!!!