Deep reddish copper color. The nose is heavy on the ethanol in the beginning. Let it sit for a few minutes and it transforms into a caramel and maple syrup bomb. The palate is hot with caramel dipped red apples, charred cinnamon stick, black pepper, oat bran and oak tannins. The finish is long and hot with a hell of a hug, and more cinnamon stick, oat bran cereal and charred oak.