Nose: some slight nuttiness, salt Air, some dark Sherry notes, slightly earthy and a bit sweet. Cinnamon, light black pepper, mild orchard fruit. Palate: smooth, sweet, and clean. Honey, cinnamon, warm baking spices and fresh bread. Warm, sweet oak and some mild vanilla cream. Dark candied cherry, a spicy and earthy sherry. Dried fig. An undergirding malt sweetness to balance. Salinity comes out as it transitions to the finish. Finish: tannic, mildly phenolic, warming and drying. Hints of berry.