Appearance: Dark, opaque midnight red - almost black. Hold it up to a light and you can just barely see through and the colour is more like a that of a merlot. Aroma: Cherry syrup. There is an aroma in the background reminiscent of almonds. Flavour and Texture: Sweet but less so than the aroma might lead you to believe. Certainly cherry but more bittersweet than sweet, and there is that almond presence again. The texture is fairly neutral. Very reminiscent of a tart cherry conserve. At first taste this may seem a little bitter-sour for a liqueur, but as you become accustomed to the profile it becomes more palatable. It's better as an ingredient than as a neat liqueur, however, and the best possible use IMHO is in a Singapore Sling (choose your own preferred recipe from the dozens available). It's also excellent added to ganache as a filling for home-made chocolates or added to red berry preserves for Danish pastries. "Very Good" : 85/100 (4 stars)