Nose

A dazzling array of oaky tones, but a drier, fruitier rye presence adds perfect balance. A softening sprig of mint compounds the complexity.

Palate

Opens evenly over the mouth: beautifully bitter sweet with the rye, toffee-cream oak.

Finish

Long, restrained age and some late rye and liquorice chewability. Unbelievably balanced and about as good as any bourbon gets.

Comment

Enticingly sophisticated.