Nose: Initial fruit notes of sweet pear that develop into a zesty citrus peel with some dark fruits in the background. The American oak adds a rich wood spice contribution along with sweet notes of vanilla, chocolate, and toasted oak. Hints of cinnamon and clove delicately work in balance with the sweet Málaga wine cask influence. Taste: Luscious, with sweet orchard fruits and light hints of blackcurrants, plums, and raisins. The spices slowly build adding depth with hints of clove and black pepper, layered over the oak tannins adding dark chocolate and licorice. Lingering finish, with the spices, slowly fading to reveal the fruits and oak.