I noticed right away in the dry fragrance a caramel and malty sweet note, with just a hint of molasses and fruit. This continues through the wet aroma and into the cup, with sweetness, mild cherry-like fruit, and a nice velvety body. There's a very mild cocoa-laced chocolate note – it actually reminds me of a fudgesicle! I feel like this coffee sends another message, at least to me as a coffee buyer: Swiss Water has been working on their process, and the results are improving. There was a time when everything from the Swiss Water decaf plant tasted so flat and cardboard-like, but this coffee has a crystal clear brightness and sweetness, as well as a very smooth texture.

Chris Schooley adds: Very malty sweet all the way through with some molasses and cinnamon in the finish. A confident and consistent acidity brightens the cup and accentuates the clean finish.