I've been looking for sugar alternatives and I stumbled upon varying 'grades' of pure maple syrup. I love the beautiful, warm-caramel flavor of the real thing so, when I discovered a dark and robust ranked maple syrup, I got excited! I will always purchase items from small business owners when I get the chance and I opted for syrup from a small farm Co-op in Vermont. My dark-robust syrup from Cory Kreig arrived in a very timely manner. A personal thank you note was included along with a small gift. Very sweet. It took me about a month before I opened up the bottle and tried it. Oh My Heavens!!! Where has this beautiful, ambrosia-like sweet sap of the Maples been all of my life??!! In just one drop, I was hooked for life! If you love maple syrup, please try the dark robust with a more intense maple flavor. It'll change your life.