Nose: vanilla, a hint of nuttiness, a moderate sherry influence with a bit of earth, a hint of smokey oak. A hint of allspice and dark caramelized sugar. A tiny bit of honeyed pear. Palate: incredibly smooth. Vanilla cream, fruity sherry, caramel, a hint if nuttiness. Peach. Bits of spice and barley. Finish: bright red fruit, warm oak tannin.