Very interesting item, here. The appearance is unusually dark amber, making the drinker think that there could possibly be some coloring added. In any case, the aroma is of very deep, heavily-charred oak (MGP of Indiana's alligator char?), vanilla, and dried fruit cake fruit. The taste is of those elements, with sweet corn and rye spice. Mouthfeel is low medium, and VB finishes moderately short. Some are saying that it is flavored, but I am honestly not detecting that. RJT