Nose.... Soft notes of bananas, nutmeg and caramel are prominent... Color... Dark gold, almost slightly amber.. Taste...Balanced and smooth, and not at all overpowering, this is creamy and corn rich. Notes of vanilla and cherry come through after breathing it in... Overall... This is definitely a mixer for me. While I do enjoy the taste, it just doesn't have much complexity from start to finish. I'll keep this around, but cannot suggest it.. Beginners whiskey...