Disclaimer: I came into this drink as a Basil Hayden’s hater. I get pear cider on the nose. Body delivers on the cider flavor without the sweetness. Very dry mouth feel with a very short, minty finish. It’s a one-trick-pony, and unfortunately, I’m not a big fan of the trick. The pear cider flavor is artificial and industrial, not tart, sweet, nor fresh. I prefer this to standard Basil Hayden’s, but there’s just too many better things out there to justify this purchase again in the future.