An absolutely stunning, glowing red pour. I was literally taken aback by the color. On the nose, rich bananas foster and flan. This sat in my glass for about 2 minutes before I finally tried it. NEAT: The flavor reflects every bit of the nose. Rich beyond belief, syrupy with floral notes, cinnamon raisin bread, brown sugar, and deep molasses. The "Demerara" is unmistakable. Of course, the heat and burn is there, noticeably tongue numbing, and tingling as it goes down, but anyone who enjoys high proof sprits will probably savor this experience. WITH WATER: tasting again with about 25% water added. Nose is sweeter, btw, almost like pancakes with pancake syrup (not maple syrup) and butter. Flavor is also more buttery now, but actually drier, with a more noticeable barrel influence. Some faint hints of cocoa and char.