Love the look of the bottle so I had to pick it up. I think the rest in wine barrels gives it a bit of extra fruit on the nose; the fruit however doesn't really carry over to the palate. The first thing I taste is the spice. I get a big hit of cinnamon. The spiciness makes me salivate; it's not unpleasant. It's followed by a hint of vanilla. The finish is fairly long and the cinnamon really lingers. Very enjoyable neat, but I'm sure it would do well mixed. It's a surefire repeat for me.