The nose is quite tight and compact with notes of mixed peels and rubbery tones, hints of winter spice and marmalade with a little golden syrup and sherried sultanas. The palate is full and tight. There are notes of marmalade and sherried fruits, a hint of creosote hangs pleasantly in the mix with a good level of sweetness and whirling smoke. The finish is quite refined and subtle with a little oaken spice.