Color: Chestnut oloroso Nose: Cherries, spices, boiled fruit, leather, potpourri, slight maritime notes, polished wood, something pungent Palate: Dark chocolate, raisins, pepper, tobacco, leaves, toffee Finish: Espresso and burning tires A *definite* improvement over the 12, but still overpriced (this was from a small sample). The search for a more affordable substitute continues...