Neat. I deleted my prior reviews. I honestly thought I was going to pour this down the drain. Something rubbed me wrong but a few weeks on the shelf opened this one up. The nose is still lacking. I get overwhelming oak but nothing else. A smooth but watery mouth feel. Immediately sugar and maple syrup hit the pallet. Taste is lots of caramel and vanilla, little pepper hiding in the back. I honestly thought I was pouring this out today and instead poured a second taste. Big lesson learned for me. Let stuff oxidize before final judgement.