I was at first skeptical, because of the traditional "burnt" flavor of Starbucks coffee. However, when I had the first cup of Caffe Verona, it reminded me of the "cafe de altura" I used to drink at a coffee plantation in the mountains of Chiapas, in southern Mexico. Caffe Verona has a full strong flavor but is not bitter, and should be enjoyed by itself without any "creamers".
I have loved this for years and it is my standard but for this order, I also ordered Gold Coast based on a review I read so now I have two loves - Caffe Verona and Gold Coast.