Strong vanilla and toffee on the nose with a hint of maple and pipe tobacco. Sweet and a little oily on the palate. Maple forward with hints of chocolate, citrus and leather. A little hot and spicy as well. Finish is long with lots of warm baking spices. I'd been saving this bottle for a special occasion and brought it out for my good friend's bachelor party. All 6 of us loved it and needless to say it didn't last long. Hope I can find another one again soon.