A great value for a distinct flavor. A peculiarity - maybe my nose is shot at - but I'm getting only a faint nose, perhaps a creamy, fruity, apple waft from it. A respectable color, light gold, nothing surprising (and that isn't surprising). The palette, it's great. I love the oak and leather that is amply spread throughout the profile, with a certain tannin-like quality to it, and a flavor, maybe two, that I can't place. Perhaps not tanning, but there is a dryness to it that really makes those noted flavors stand out. It's great.