Color: Dark copper. I was stunned to see how dark this was in the glass. Nose: Malt forward. Maybe some plum. Anise. Overall “airy” feel. Some other kind of fruit, probably some kind of grape. Taste: Comes alive in a big way. It’s difficult to explain just how big this comes in without swearing. There is an amazingly fruity burst, malty undertone, spicy wood, and a funk. The funk doesn’t necessarily taste of cheese, but it is the kind of funk a sharp cheese has. Finish: Malty, warm but not spicy. It tasted old in that way whisky and tobacco can taste that sounds bad but really is a good thing.