The nose is sweet elderflower with a hint of violet. Little to no ethanol is present. The taste has the standard elderflower note of sweet and sour nectar with a hint of lemon added. A delicate, sour, bitter floral note lingers on the palate awhile after drinking. This liquor is somewhat syrupy as most elderflower liquors are. At this price point, you will have a hard time finding a better Elderflower liquor.