Nose: Soft, elegant whiffs of cedar as it opens. Thick layers of honey and rye toast developing into a tiny touch of sweet smoke. Brandied cherries, too.
Palate: Chocolate-coated strawberries and stewed plums. A generous helping of cinnamon and five-spice and a few notes of liquorice root. Dark chocolate truffle.
Finish: Exotic spices continue on to the finish, with waxy orange peel and blackcurrant coulis in tow. A hint of aromatic oak lingers.