AromaHighly aromatic, sweet, festive; fresh honeycomb, warm vanilla cream, cooked banana, tropical fruits (mango, pineapple), peppery oak, plump raisins, mahogany, baked apple, green mango, potpourri, dried cherries
PalateFull-bodied, silky, velvety; caramelized brown sugar, barley sugar, earthy vanilla pod, dark prunes, sweet berries, hard candy, citrus peel, toffee, dark chocolate, mid-palate baking spices (cinnamon, allspice, clove, cardamom), ginger
FinishLong, warming, clean, tart; dry sherry spice, chocolate, pepper, clove, sandalwood, black tea with lemon