Beautiful and complex with syrupy sweetness, floral notes of rose petal, rye spice, oak, raisin, and hints of raisin bran cereal.

Develops with additional sips into buttery and leathery notes on the tongue with vanilla, raisin, subtle caramel, and spice reminiscent of Dr. Pepper from the rye; initial bitterness from tannins mellows into more rounded flavors, though sweetness is less pronounced than expected upfront.

Short and quick-fading with little lingering presence; features spice, dryness, and bitterness with walnut shell character, but lacks substantial hug or length.