Nose: Stewed Cherries, Vanilla, Brown Sugar, a sweetness followed by a heavy spice undertone.
Palate: First sip feels oily and has a full mouth feel. The vanilla and brown sugar come through. It fades to a cherry flavor on the back of the tongue. Continued sips reveals a dryness and slight bitterness. Oaky. Earthy with tobacco and leather.
Finish: Medium finish. Very dry.
Splash of water: Nose tends to be more mellow adding a floral essence. Palate still has a dryness with a slight cherry and vanilla flavor.