Hancock's President's Reserve

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 10 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Fresh. Lemon. Vanilla. Hint tobacco. Palate Light. Lemons. Roses. Sweetish. Finish Lemon curd. Comment Liked that spicy-lemon rye character, but lacking in complexity and roundness.

Jim Murray Nose Massive corn mingles with intense oak and a spicy buzz of rye; lashings of sweet toffee. Palate Fat and full with a quick explosion of lively rye and demarara sugar followed by sweet corn. Finish Drier towards the finale with a long oaky follow through. Comment Brilliantly balanced throughout with just the correct amount of sweetness.