November 21 2021 One ounce off an almost full bottle, poured into a snifter at Darby's Pub in Vancouver. The nose is gentle and at first mostly floral and herbal. If I extend the nosing long enough I get some spicy notes. No, not hot spices, the aromatic ones: cinnamon, vanilla. The palate is similar, very gentle and smooth. Wow! I'm so glad I had an opportunity to sample this before investing in a whole bottle. At about $50 a full bottle plus tax, more bang for the buck than Monkey 47, even as delightful as that latter may be. I'll be investing in a bottle as soon as my liquor budget permits, yessir!