Nose- Blackberry jam; cherries; dark chocolate; dark roast coffee; intense peat; vanilla Palate- Earthy peat; cherries; espresso; vanilla; bitter fruits; cocoa powder; a touch of balsamic vinegar Finish- Long, spicy finish; espresso; peat smoke; plum jam Hmm, interesting one. The nose is fantastic, but unfortunately that’s where it peaks. Loads of blackberry jam and coffee on the nose. The palate is full of earthy peat, and even a touch of balsamic vinegar, but it doesn’t work very well together in my opinion. The finish is, as all Octo’s are, long. More espresso and peat on the finish. Not my favorite octomore, but still enjoyable.