Nose: apricot (sherry influence) , plum, salty sea air, a hint of smoke but barely perceptable. Later a little something rubbery like new tire rubber. More fruit and a hint of cinnamon spice. Body: medium Palate: a little spicy (all spice), sweet (stewed fruit), a little more smoke Finish: medium long, sweet and smoky. Later i got a little walnut nuttiness. Note: a sample from jess from one of our wiskey mastersnof the universe minnesota chapter. Time to break this out on a cold and snowy minnesota saturday night. This is a really nice, solid dram.