On the nose, the signature sweet-savory Chairman's note is equally balanced by big oak, fruity dark berry port character, bittersweet dark chocolate, visions of sugarplums, and a hint of oxidative sherry like character. The palate greets you with sweet fruit for days, from plum to cherry fruit-by-the-foot, apricot to banana runts, orange oil to raspberries. Then just after the juiciness has registered, there is a darker wave of dark cigar wrapper, walnut, sticky barbecue sauce, honey drizzled pistachio baklava, chocolate sauce, and earthiness. The finish takes it's sweet time and lingers on oak, cherry pie, vanilla, and a bit of grassiness.
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