Appearance: Very deep color, clear and natural. Almost a topaz (but still slightly green,) understandable from the barrel aging.

Louche: The louche was very thick and creamy (almost TOO thick) with nice layering for a long time. I've gotten better results with the louche going a bit faster. Very deeply colored: buttery and slightly green, orange and moon highlights. Extra iridescent.

Aroma: Very floral wormwood, minty and peppery, with a balancing sweetnexx, fennel, but not much anise to be found.

Flavor: REALLY excellent wormwood profile with enough anise and fennel to support it (but definitely doesn't balance the wormwood.) Peppery and sweet, and very herbal (almost leafy.)

Finish: Not as dry as I expected...it has a very lengthy fennel and orange flavor (aside from the continuing wormwood punch.)

Overall: I was very surprised at how fresh all the elements taste...it's hard to imagine these herbs being aged for so long. Very, very enjoyable and delicious.