Translucent yellow-gold. Nose has smoke and a nose hair tingling burn. Once past that initial hit, it mellows to aromas of vanilla and coconut. The palate is very smooth and clean with a slight oily viscosity. Flavors resemble the nose with an added red fruit component. Pleasant burn down the throat and an almost numbing feeling on the tongue. I love compass box but as good as this is, I’m underwhelmed for the price tag.