Very little alcohol burn on the nose, with a little raisin and dried wood being the only identifiable aromas. Palate is warm, rich and coating, with vanilla, toffee and stewed cherries leading to the inevitable grapes. The grapes carry the close, lingering a good minute after the last of the mild tingle has passed. Many similar flavors to bourbon, but in vastly different proportion, and far less challenging. I rather like this.