Matured in a higher proportion of toasted oak casks selected for their spiciness, the nose is powerful, fresh and grows in complexity like a gathering storm. This is followed by sweet maltiness while ripe red berry fruit move to smoke, brine and an explosion of pepper. The palate is mellow and rich, then very spicy: a pure, tongue-coating sweetness joins a nutty smokiness to embrace those spicier notes. To end, a medium-length finish with a lasting, smooth aftertaste, in which light peaty burnt embers can be found.