Baking spice, mint, caramel, nutmeg, Christmas fruitcake, sweet with no mistaking it's a rye but with hints of sweetness to come.

Super buttery with sweetness over the tongue, little bit of spice, little bit of bitterness or drying like a red wine, creamy as it rolls over the palate but starts to dry out, walnut shell and pecan notes, oak and leather influence that is just right, fruitcake fruitiness present.

Medium finish with a drying effect that is not overly heavy, lingering spice and nuttiness, the drying effect puts a slight damper but is reminiscent of bold red wine tannins.