Sweetness on yhe nose upon first opening the bottle. Not candy sweetness either, but dessert type. Caramel and vanilla, very rich. A little bit of oak slips through the longer breathes. For the proofage, no heat in the nose. On the pallet, the sweetness from the nose translates very well into the palate. This is remarkably well balanced and drinks very smooth at 50%. This is remarkably well balanced and the sweetness is not overriding even if it is the dominant character some light spice, oak, and even a few florals creep around the edge. The finish becomes spicier the more this oxidizes. It is still pretty darn special, though.