Deep amber color. Nose is rich with buttery caramel, burnt sage, allspice, vanilla bean, pipe tobacco and powdered sugar. Heavy, velvety mouthfeel. The palate is a balance of sweet and spice with notes of bubbling caramel, charred cinnamon stick, allspice, nutmeg, sage, buttery toffee, with a faint hint of anise and a touch of oak. Finish is medium-long, dry and warming, with more oak and baking spices. I wish the finish was a little longer, but otherwise superb.