Nose: distinctive from staff and van winkle, almost mossy, salted caramel green apple, honey dew, tannin, and water makes this floral Body: medium, oily and water makes is more enveloping. Palate: loads of cherries, mainly dark cherry, light spice reminiscent of old rip van winkle 10, nutty and light caramel with water Finish: smooth, dark chocolate, lingers. Note: not as spicy as PVW or ORVW or stagg. Distinct flavors especially the dark chocolate cherry. This really hits me as all about the cherries.