Nose: shortbread, a little woody spiciness, buttery, vanilla. A little citrus. Honey. Palate: buttery shortbread, fruity red apple with just a little apple peel. Creamy. Some mild chewy malt note. Peanut brittle (not the peanutt note, the brittle part), a bit of maple. honeyed pear. Finish: very light, oaky. A mild amount of tanin comes in.