NOSE Coppery complex dark fruit, melon rind, malt, cocoa, vanilla, citrus, dried orchard fruit, touches of oak, cocoa and cinnamon. LOVELY The jump from this to the Quinta Ruban 12 is not far. More like a skip. PALATE Complex dark fruit, malt, leather, cinnamon, vanilla frosting, touches of sulfur, copper and cocoa. Warm and velvety, this is a lovely dram to sip on. FINISH Long -> Raisiny dark fruit, nuts, vanilla taffy, and a touch of oak slowly dissipate with a touch of sulfur.