Color: It is dark and very oily. The legs look great. Nose: Instant caramel bomb. I also get vanilla. I get toasted oak like lighter and more mellow than just regular barrel char. This smells amazing. It smells like you are walking through a chocolate candy shop. Taste: I get a lot of caramel primarily on the taste at the start. In the middle I get a tangy oaky note. Finish: Decent medium toasted oaky finish. Water?: No water needed.