The nose is gorgeous, and jumps out with honey, grapes and over ripe banana. Stay with it long enough, and even though it’s low proof the ethanol will find you. The palate is initially sweet, but quickly introduces baking spices and pepper. That is quickly followed by some bitter woody notes that actually remind me of bittersweet baking chocolate. The finish is loud but unfortunately short.. With heat and more pepper and some citrus woven throughout. The palate and finish on this is similar to the spice tree expression, but far more affordable. I don’t think I’ve tasted a blend from compass box that isn’t outstanding, so you should add this to the collection.