This is oily and dry up front with a bit of heat. As it coats the mouth it subtlety tastes like a cinnamon roll, but I feel this is me reaching for something more than the heat. This moves to a finish that is heavily oaked with black pepper and a little lemon zest. It has a burn that is just at my limit of pleasantness and sits with you for a decent amount of time. The addition of water brings out a sweeter front to the palate with flavors of caramel and pastries. The mid palate has a touch of black pepper and a heavy tannin that carries into the finish