Nose - Dark cherries, some floral notes, apples, very clean oak Taste - heat bomb right away that just hits you - cinnamon and vanilla burst through. It is a punch to your tongue and whole face. Get a lot of classic winter holiday flavors after awhile and just keep coming minutes after the initial taste. Finish - very long and stays with you for awhile. And not a subtle finish after a few minutes that the heat and warmth is there for awhile