Nose: Prominent baking spice, earthy stewed dark fruit, caramel, classic westward malt note. Raisin. Charred oak. Palate: rich, dark, fruity. Strongly spicy. A lot of caramel, a dark chocolate note as it transitions to finish. Stewed plum, blackberry jam. As it opens up and herbal/mint note appears. Finish: moderate length, warming, nice charred oak and notable sticky sherry influence.