The appearance is very light, which I can assume is due to its short aging cycle. Color is very close to an apple juice or a light brewed tea. The initial nose brings fragrance of banana, maple, caramel, and toasted sugars. Up front I was amazed by the flavor, as it was a very smooth and light taste of caramel and licorice, with almost a hint of cinnamon and spice. As for the finish, it’s very peppery with almost a very long and creamy cherry vanilla finish.