Tried neat. It’s very fruity on the nares. Notes of vanilla, cherries, caramel, brown sugar, peaches and caramel. Wow this is super smooth on the palate, definitely and easy sipper. Going to throw it over a large square ice cube and see what magic happens. Bought at total wine after they were out of the blue identity bottle for pride that I was looking forward to this year. One of the workers said this was very similar and I do not disagree however, I need another bottle of blue identity to compare! Also…. Pride lines always win a special spot in my <3