Sweet immediately, sugar coated prune, caramel, blackberries, slight woodiness and hints of brown sugar. there is also a noticable herbal flavor that shows up later on the finish, which is a vanilla/green/clove flavor. The finish is remarkably short and smooth. this is a definitely a sweet and rich spirit, and a unique style of brandy. It does go well with tonic water as one of the reviewers below stated.