Dusty and oaky with notes of cinnamon butter and honey butter; hints of peanuts and Dr. Pepper spice; old oak character is very prominent; somewhat buttery overall.

Heavy oak presence with black licorice and hard candy notes; baker's chocolate and bitter cocoa powder without sweetness; slightly oily for the proof; tannins present on the back; Christmas fruitcake develops with additional air; lacks the sweetness typical of bourbon; minimal spice.

Medium finish with a dry, mouth-puckering quality that lacks sweetness; slight Kentucky hug but no spice on the tongue; dry from beginning to end; leaves the palate somewhat stripped of moisture.