Nose: Vanilla and cinnamon with a light holiday spice. Palate: well balanced flavors with that cinnamon back up front. The vanilla softens the spice and its rich, creamy consistency battles the oak on the end. Finish: The vanilla and oak ride it out. The oily nature helps the finish go quietly. Not big and bold but soft and smooth. This to me has proven itself next to Bookers for less than 1/2 the price.