COLOR Dark gold, flecked with crimson. AROMA Rich vanilla oak with hints of aged balsamic and violets. PALATE The silky texture of this whiskey is simply amazing combined with the spicy rye backbone, the flavors abound. Toffee, honey and roasted nut flavors dominate this whiskey which finishes with the exotic flavors of star anise, nutmeg and a hint of lemongrass.