I got the cherry amaretto and it has a slight perfumey aftertaste. I like your regular amaretto better. I think the cherry flavor is the issue. I've tried the maraschino, cherry cola slushy, and this one and they all have that same taste. I don't think it's sweet enough, either. I don't know, maybe a different vendor for your cherry flavor? I've tried black cherry flavorings from Perfumer's apprentice and Flavourart and they have that taste, too. I'm still trying to find a good, true cherry flavor for my DIY stuff and I haven't found it yet!