This is a young brandy. The sniff followed by its first swirl would show your nose its youth. It jumps at you with its fruitiness —I got some orange peels, a bit of banana, and vanilla. All of which transitioned nicely in the palate upon sipping. It has a long sweet finish. I would say this is slightly thicker than the younger Solera brandies I've had but has the same sweetness. I had a bottle served following a Spanish-themed dinner and it proved itself a good digestif for all my friends.