The color is a very deep and almost dark amber, nearly ruby. Despite being such high proof, it doesn’t want to leave behind much oil as you swirl it around. The nose is very gentle and opens with notes of sweet fruit, vanilla and oak. Rye and subtle cinnamon follow behind, very much reminding you of walking into a bakery. The palette is dry and full and fills the mouth with spicy oak, cinnamon, a touch of nutmeg and black pepper. There is a certain creaminess to it behind all the spiciness which rounds out the taste very nicely, with buttery notes of vanilla and fresh bread. The finish is medium long and leaves the mouth feeling nice and spicy with cinnamon, oak, sweet vanilla all fading nicely but perhaps a little too quick.