Nose

A big hit of peppery and spicy rye to begin. Vibrant and tight, with subtle oak and hints of corn. Develops notes of sour cherries, burnished wood, leather and marzipan.

Palate

Dark rye spice, pepper and a touch of corn oil. Quite tannic with the alcohol emphasising the dryness, but late treacle, hickory and coffee notes balance.

Finish

Seriously spicy with hints of sweet rose petal marc, mentholated herbs and lingering oak.

Comment

Now that’s how I like my Bourbon, hard and spicy with no fat and flabby corn!