Really more like a 3.6 not quit a 4 *, but better than a 3. ihavnt actually look to see how much sugar is added, but to me it dosn't see like much at all. on the palate: charred oak, cinnamon, leather, tabbaco, dark fruits that are dryied. cost me 30 u.s.d. so i was happy with it ,but on par at the price point.