Poured neat. Nose is very sweet, made up of Lucky Charms, honey, and dehydrated banana. Palate begins sweet and finishes with a polite amount of spice. It starts with strawberry jam covered toast, transitions to oak, white pepper and vanilla in the middle then finishes with a light tobacco. Its slightly more thin than I would hope, but still coats the mouth well. This was an anniversary gift from my wife, and I'd say she made a great pick!