The nose is nice and rummy, but not too boozy, with brown sugar, maple syrup, some butter, a bit of oak, tobacco flower, and mild baking spices such as clove and nutmeg. Sweet on the tongue, with just a little heat and peppery bite, it has a nice, subtle flavor profile. Dark sugar syrup, not quite molasses, soft warming spice, mild notes of oak, and sherry, even dried cherries. The body is nice and full, with a slick but not heavy mouthfeel. In the glass it takes a good while to form legs, and though scattered and uneven, beautifully delicate teardrops develop and run down the walls at a moderate pace. The finish is slightly dry, showing more prominent oak, suede, cigar papers, and evokes a memory of cherry Twizzlers. Nose: 9 Taste: 9 Body: 9 Finish: 8