Nose erupts with chocolate, ripe banana, grilled strawberries and spice. The palate is hot, which can be taken for pepper and more spice, or just burn and heat. Water settles this down a bit, brings out some light oak, malt and a mix of red fruits. The finish is long and drying. This is a sweet dram with a beautiful nose, but the palate is rough. I enjoy it, but others may find it just too young and abrasive.