Quite oak driven on the nose, with nutty and creamy notes. The flavor is fruit forward, with a mincemeat pie spicy-sweetness. Rich, elegant and very drinkable. At the finish line, there is a lasting impression of pepper, and some char; but all ends well on a sweet note similar to a house-made grenadine. As with each of the Barrell Bourbons we’ve reviewed, this is another lovely addition to their portfolio or numbered releases.