First Impression: Star anise and mint - and a host of other herbs (gentian, vervaine, yarrow). Alcohol in background rather than foreground. Sweetish pastis/licorice, star anise smell overall.      Taste: Remarkably smooth at full strength. Not overly complex- mint hits you first, with star anise on its heel coating your tongue and a nice wormwood bitter edge to the finish. With a suitable dilution and sweetening it is very pleasantly smooth and seductive. Could lead to trouble if you are not careful!