Nose

Deep barrel wood that displays an earthy mustiness. Big brown sugar and caramel open with dark cherry and blackberry surfacing. Paprika.

Palate

Dense caramel with a buried cinnamon backdrop. Char smoke with streaks of anise and allspice. Little fruit. Savory gestures.

Finish

A tongue wrapper of cinnamon and oak. Long dry finish that shows off its girth of complexity.

Comment

A big-boy proof that needs time to open, with interesting complexity of flavors.