Taster

Nose: Soft, sweet toffeeish. Rounded.

Palate: Oily. Drier. Fudge-like.

Finish: Slight rye dryness, rounded out with a touch of bourbon.

Comment: Like Seagram's VO Gold, a delicate but wonderfully dextrous blend.

Score: 7.5

Taster

Nose: Complex yet restrained with depth and a subtle charm. Poached pear, peach, creamy toffee/sweet vanilla and hint of light rye notes, lemon nut and hickory.

Palate: Sits on the tongue nicely with an almost dense chewiness. Starts softly then a gentle, subtle lift of lemon icing, sultana cake, rye and soft sweet honey.

Finish: Soft and long.

Comment: Mellow elegance. Joni Mitchell.

Score: 8.5