Oak and tobacco come first, it’s spicy and dry without much sweetness on the nose. A drop of water brings out a cereal note as well. First sip brings the spice along, but features honeycomb and brown sugar, as the sweet notes missing from the nose come through. The water brings out maraschino cherries and a woody finish. It’s hot but complex. Hints of leather, cinnamon, and spearmint are found on subsequent tastes.