Taster

Nose: Full-on, rich sweet nose: candy, caramelised oak.

Palate: Big, chewy and sweet with a fresh oily zap on the back palate stopping it from becoming too cloying.

Finish: Long, slightly hot.

Comment: Big and sweet. Scale down the sweet vermouth when making your Manhattan.

Score: 8

Taster

Nose: Soft, clean.

Palate: Lightly toffeeish. Sweet. Orangey. Some minty rye notes.

Finish: Gentle. Slight citrus zest.

Comment: More delicate and restrained than I expect from Eagle Rare...distinctly the sweeter of the Bourbons in this tasting.

Score: 7.8