Nose: typical MGP nose. Rye spice, caramel apple, light vanilla. Corn dust permeates throughout the background. Light clay / bitter apricot. Taste: surprisingly easy sipper. Not much on the front palette but the aftertaste is strong with caramel apple, vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon and light oak. Apple and oak really come to the front if you let it sit in your mouth a little. Rye spice starts to come out after a bit as well as peaches and tobacco. Water intensifies the caramel apple and oak.