Taster

Nose: Intense.A big whiff of rye.Sour fruit. Cranberry jelly. Burnt plums. Touch of bitter orange marmalade. In time, a floral note. Freesia. Peony. Quite expressive and complex.

Palate: Smooth at start then crisp and tightened. The same profile as on the nose. Overcooked plum jam. Spices. Ginger, cinnamon. Rich and well balanced.

Finish: Long, oaky, spicy.

Comment: A bourbon close to a rye whiskey, well structured and quite complex.

Score: 8

Taster

Nose: Massive and complex. Burnt sugar, dark fruits, bitter plum and tangerine skins, sour cherry sweets.

Palate: Follows the nose, burnt sugar and sour cherries. Then come more spiced notes with a baked apple pie note dominating.

Finish: Big, oaked and exhilarating.

Comment: A bold, well balanced whiskey.

Score: 8.4