its very busy jeff.. it has a bite in taste and nose.. nuts, fruit, and quite spicy on the tongue. not as sherry front as the 15, but quite a bit busier/ complex whatever you want to call it.. might be some chocolate there too and honey..
i do love the 15 so im comparing re that a bit as its half the price i guess. not tried water so far but your right it needs 10 mins or so to calm down.
actally added a splash of h2o and yes it opens a few more doors, and tames its boisterous nature.. oddy at 25 its still young at heart due to the very strong wood i think