On the nose, the whisky presents with a lovely sherry sweetness upon a foundation of rich oak. There is a hint of spice and cacao late in the nose. On the palate, the dram is rich and velvety. There is a spice to it that complements the sherry cask well before the oak tannins come into play. Late in the finish a hint of cacao fades away into smoke and notes of the oak cask.