Forewarning, this is not a drink for everyone. Appearance: Relatively clear. Nose: Plum with crisp alcohol. Pleasant, but strong. Palate: Lot's of powerful clean alcohol, very strong. Also notes of dry plum with minimal sweetness (not nauseating like many other plum brandies I've tried). Finish: More clean alcohol and dry plum. A touch of woodiness? Short and slightly bitter. Overall: As I said before this is NOT for everyone. Most will make a contorted face, possibly cough, and feel like death is upon them as the liquid feels so slick and powerful it reminds many of lighter fluid or paint thinner. The thing is I actually found this enlivening. The nose, palate, and finish were just so pure, straightforward, tasty, and refreshingly dry that I couldn’t help, but enjoy it. It actually put thoughts of central Europe in my mind and made me not care at all about the obvious lack of complexity. Note: This drink was provided by family. I have no idea as to the cost.