Nose: brine and alcohol are strong upfront, raisins and dried fruit, and char. It’s strong but not unpleasant. After breathing for a bit it gets sweeter, with chocolate and vanilla. Body: medium body, oily and clings to the glass. The color of strong black tea. Flavor: chocolate, cola, sweet cinnamon, spicy. Finish: cola and cinnamon candy (Wrigley’s Big Red) and toasted oak.