Received a sample from a friend. Glass: Glencairn, rested 15 minutes. Color: Medium-dark amber. Nose: Caramel, apples, some nutty notes. Palate: Clove and cinnamon red hots. Finish: Very warm and very long. Splash: Some oaky tannins and the nutty note from the nose appear. Overall: 9/10 - This is a seriously hyped bottle (and a store pick at that) that actually lives up to the hype. At MSRP, it would be an instant buy, I just need to win a store lottery first. The long finish is the clear winner here.