Nose is very sugary and vanilla at first. Then fruit and floral notes as it sits. The palette has a lot of spice and heat and feels like it is higher proof than listed on the bottle. Edit: This has been open for awhile. Coming back to it this evening the fruit is more present on the nose. On the taste the barrel is very present with some bitter and woody notes. A little hint of spice follows that becomes warmth as it finishes. Would purchase again.