Taster

Nose: Gentle, but quite evocative. Dessert apples. Raisin cookies. Sweet but appetising.

Palate: Light in body and flavour, but with some delicacy and complexity. Vanilla. Honey. Spicy.

Finish: Fruity flavours reminiscent of orange flower water. Drying somewhat with a hint of char.

Comment: Even the colour is pale. This is a very gentle introduction to bourbon, but with all the elements.

Score: 7.3

Taster

Nose: High-toned, crisp and citric: lemon, lime and tangerine peel with a hint of mintiness.

Palate: Zesty. Lemon, honey and spice. Nice rye balance towards the finish.

Finish: Touch of light woodiness getting oily as rye shows its hand.

Comment: Very well-balanced. The uptown sophisticate, a discreetly charming member of the bourgeoisie.

Score: 8