Taster

Nose: Light and quite malty: almost dank Hessian amid some growing rye.

Palate: Corn much more prominent and then a hugely satisfying surge of honey and spice. Delicious.

Finish: Slightly fat. A disappointment compared to excellent build up. Some decent rye lingers.

Comment: A rich bourbon that varies in style from batch to batch. This one has a better than average middle, but is let down in the final stages.

Score: 8

Taster

Nose: Soft, sweet, fresh, enticing.

Palate: Very big. Fat but supple and rich. Mature. Elusive flavours. Vanilla. Cigar-smoke.

Finish: Sweet, soothing, tongue-coating. Astonishingly long.

Comment: Every time I taste small batch bourbon, this one comes out on top for me.

Score: 9