The nose is an immediate hit of caramel apples, peanuts, a slight pepperiness from the high proof, with some underlying vanilla and oak. As it breathes, the nose opens up and softens beautifully. The palate is dry and sweet with caramel and cinnamon up front, and the oak and vanilla right behind it. The finish is long and has a dry oakiness with fading caramel, cinnamon and citrus.