Burnt brown sugar leads, not nearly as much as the A122 though, followed by caramel, oak, baking spices and hints of nuts. Not terribly hot. Just ok, but i think there is some real goodness lurking underneath that might be revealed with oxidation. 7/7/24 Three months open. Wow! Caramel and Tootsie Roll on the nose and palate. Scrumptious candy in a glass. Hits the right spots for me. Bumped 1/2 point.