The nose is sugar crusted oak, that is to say oak with a sweetness over the top. There’s something slightly vegetal, but burnt. I get the sense that this may be more oak than I care for, but we’ll see. The nose is quite interesting, and I spent probably more time nosing than I typically do smelling this one. The palate shows lots of wood. Layers of wood upon wood. There’s some of the sweetness, some vanilla maybe, and then some more wood. It’s a little much for me, but in small doses it’s quite an experience. Wood flavored candy or candied wood? Probably not one I’d care to repeat, but I am exceedingly grateful for the opportunity to try. Thank you @ContemplativeFox for the sample!