Nose: Iodine, diesel, vanilla, raspberries, dark chocolate, pumpernickel, dried Turkish Apricots. Water brings out pears.
Palate: Pumpernickel, vanilla, 85% dark chocolate, short black coffee, pepper, sump oil, grapefruit, chilis. Water brings our some pure smoke. Medium bodied.
Finish: Lemon curd, dark chocolate, ash, tobacco leaf, balsamic. Decent hit of pepper with water added.
Last Word: Not the last word in complexity but a solid offering none the less. More balanced and nuanced with some water added.

Rating: 84/100