Nose: Barrel, Toffee, Cinnamon Taste: Pear, Smoke, moves to sugary sweet (Sherry). Aftertaste is very dry, oily, and full. Overall, everything the 10 year wants to be. The increased sweetness from the sherry is balanced by the higher proof. The mouth feel is so full and enveloping, and the transition from the first taste to the after taste is a significant event.