Medium amber color. Nose is warm and rich with vanilla, ethanol and slight orange and clove. Taste is caramel, heat and toasted oak with transition to subtle tobacco, almond and cherry finish that lasts and dances in the tongue. Proof isn’t apparent on the tongue and rather than a bite there is a nice b warmth from start to finish. Pricy but worth keeping on hand - a rival to Bookers for $15 less and also widely available (high is a plus for me)