The Bumbu is based on an original recipe from the 16th and 17th century. Sailors from the West Indies mixed Caribbean ingredients in their Bumbu and so called this drink. Today, this Bumbu is still made with Caribbean spices and no artificial colors, making it an authentic revival of Caribbean-derived history. The ultra-heavy glass bottle is a work of art in itself and is adorned with a metal "X". Tasting notes:Colour: chestnut gold. Nose: caramel, vanilla, touch of oak. Taste: Chocolate, bananas, notes of cinnamon. Finish: Long lasting, soft, sweet. The Bumbu The Original can be used neat, on ice or as an ingredient in a cocktail.