Nose: lighter side. Creamy with cinnamon and anise. Small amount of brown sugar Palate: cherry vanilla cola with cinnamon Finish: lingers long. Licorice, oak shinning through with dark chocolate. Can taste a little bit of the youthful grain but its not completely off putting. Great on the palate but misses the mark on finish and mouthfeel. Good buy at $50 but nothing mind blowing. 5 on t8ke scale (Good, solid daily)