Taster

Nose: Opens up with plenty of sweetness, apricot and almond croissants, fresh brioche buns and toffee wafers. There’s dark fruits here, plum jam and blackcurrant cordial.

Palate: Follows the nose nicely with those dark fruits leading the way. Then it’s the turn of warm buttered muffins and a little spicy edge.

Finish: It has a wonderful aromatic note to it as it dries slowly.

Comment: A stonking Bourbon; that ABV doesn’t seem to register at all.

Score: 8.5

Taster

Nose: Things start with milk chocolate, runny caramel and oak spice, then French toast and vanilla-flavoured pancakes topped with fresh blueberries.

Palate: Though surprisingly tame for such a high strength, with more chocolate, caramel and a touch of spice, water brings out a fragrant fruitiness in banana chips and blueberry purée.

Finish: Ending on a spicy note with buttered corn and lightly done toast.

Comment: A solid breakfast Bourbon, but I would add water, and definitely serve it alongside pancakes.

Score: 8.6