Bright copper color. Actually a really nice color. Aroma is of straight oak, maybe a note of cedar. The more I smell it, it's like when you use a chain saw and there is that cut wood with the slightest burned wood Aroma. As it opens a wave of sweetness and vanilla is just below the surface. Flavor, more sweetness than the Aroma hints, and this quickly gives way to warming spice and some menthol notes. Really long finish which is fantastic. Several drops of water bring out milk chocolate and this mixed with the spices makes me think of Mexican Chocolate.