The nose hits you a bit hot at first with plenty of red pepper and cinnamon on top charred oak, burnt brown sugar, molasses and a touch of buttery creaminess. The palate is dry and slightly chewy, filling the mouth with a heavy heaping of the spice and a burst of alcohol and a bit of cherry. Floral rye spice and charred oak follow, and the whole palate mellows after a bit. The finish is all spice while hints of cherry and charred oak are there and while it’s somewhat long, you almost want it to just end.