The sweet nose offers pleasing red fruits combined with a hint of toffee/caramel. The palate is very rounded and follows the nose but adds some dark fruits mixed with some spices that balance the sweetness. The finish is medium length with more spices and hints of burnt toffee (like toffee apple) as it fades away. It coats the mouth nicely and leaves you wanting another sip. I tried it with water, but it’s already very smooth and easy to drink, and the water doesn’t really do much for my palate. I bought two bottles for $34 each a couple of years ago when my liquor store was having a clear out sale. At that price it’s a great value and worth buying, but at its current price of around $60 to $70 I’m not so sure.