Nose - Thick "meaty" aroma, dark chocolate covered fresh bing cherries, underlying body of a dark apple/pear cider, almost a sweet/savory similar to that of a sweet soy sauce. Taste - White/black peppercorn fruity spice/heat, initially thin but drying that turns into a mouth coating dryness, waxy dark chocolate covered dried cherries, sweet leather/tobacco, sweet and lightly fruity soy sauce. Finish - Lingering white pepper tingle, light salty/savory/meaty chocolate w/ a hint of dried cherry sweet. Score - 86/100 Final Thoughts - This was quite an interesting dram. The individual components make it sound like an amazing dram, but for some reason they just don't feel very well balanced. It is a tasty dram for sure, but the flavors sort of feel like they're fighting with each other rather than working with each other. There aren't really any off putting notes, but I'll describe it like a 1000 person choir, with one or two people singing w/ a horrible head cold. It doesn't really diminish the overall effect, but there's just something that isn't tying everything together. Would I drink it if offered? - Yes Would I specifically order it? - No Would I buy a bottle? - No