The nose greets me with lots of caramel and vanilla. A little bit of fruit and spice. The palate opened up with darker spice like clove, more malt sugars or oat nature with a fair amount of oak or young wood. The finish is hot but then settles into a nice char and sweetness. At times I have really enjoyed this bottle, while other times it tastes young and hot. Overall, I like this and will certainly buy it again.