Dark amber color with copper tones. Lots of legs up here fairly quickly, but there's a sticky ring that persists and slowly drips down. The nose is a big hit of dark caramel, creamed corn, brown butter. Under that is a bit of nuttiness and ripe fruit, and a waft of milled grains and smoke. Its sweet up front and throughout, but is well balanced by a pleasant spicy warmth mid palate and just a hint of bitterness on the back end. Soft but a bit thin on the palate. Leaves me thinking of a dark chocolate covered almond rolled in cacao powder and drizzled with molasses. Its got plenty to be interested in but lacks a bit in nuance and harmony. I'm a fan and am excited to try it in a Manhattan! Update: Wonderful Manhattan, solid old fashioned but i got a little overzealous on the overall rating.