- Nose
- Dusty wood, dark stone fruit, vanilla, fudge. / Fairly complex. Dried blueberries, maple syrup, antique furniture store, rye spice, and leather. / Rich, dark caramel and aged oak. Layers of dried fruit emerge – figs, dates, and dark cherries – interwoven with sweet baking spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and a whisper of clove.
- Palate
- Caramel, black cherries and blackberries, with heat and a peppery spice. / Sweet, but not cloying, vanilla cream, nougat, and brown sugar with a solid spice backbone. Cinnamon and cloves one the mid-palate swell, ending with some black pepper. / Velvety, full-bodied texture. Robust initial burst of sweet oak and intensely caramelized sugars, quickly followed by a medley of dark fruit preserves and pipe tobacco. Spiciness builds, showcasing black pepper, allspice, and a fleeting rye zing, balanced by a deep, almost bitter-chocolate note and roasted nuts.
- Finish
- Long finish with pepper and cinnamon. / Cocoa, wood, more spice, and mint. / Exceptionally long, warm, and evolving. Sweet oak and leathery tobacco notes linger, transitioning into a pleasant drying sensation. Hints of dark cocoa and espresso bean emerge, accompanied by persistent baking spices and a final flourish of dried fruit.