Really great change of pace from what I've had lately. Strong candy apple and caramel on the nose. Slight pine. Some herbal characteristics. Those notes come through at the beginning on the palate before going into spice, oak, and leather. The leathercontinues with spice. Finishes a bit dry. Some great flavors come through with this bottle. It's a bit on the darker side and even more so on the spicy. A worthwhile bottle for the 40$ price I paid.