Dark amber Nose: ethanol and vanilla First sip: caramel sweetness- very little burn. A hint of baking spices that quickly fade. So smooth and pleasant. There’s far more going on than the nose would lead you to believe. After sitting: All the ethanol burns off the nose, leaving fruity berries and caramel. Still super smooth, but not much flavor change. With water: Washes it out completely. Don’t. Long, sweet finish. I loved this. Easy sipper. I like it best as an overall experience once it has sat for a few minutes.