Taster

Nose: Marmalade on toast: beautiful, sweet fruit, dash of soft rye and edge of saltiness.

Palate: Spicy, busy start: early arrival of cocoa but a playfully biting, taste-bud nipping character stars.

Finish: Loads of cocoa balances out vanilla. A dry, slightly oily but magnificently long finish.

Comment: By far the best aroma from the JBB small batch selection, and taste and finish: a classic top of the range bourbon.

Score: 9

Taster

Nose: Hint of char. Spicy rye.

Palate: Surprisingly light start. Marshmallow maltiness. Develops smooth, satisfying, nutty, flavours. Hazelnuts.

Finish: Surge of fruity, apple-like flavours. Some tannin.

Comment: Easily drinkable, appetising.

Score: 7.8