Deep gold colour with deep straw hue. An explosive, complex nose; Warm cinnamon roll, candied oranges, vanilla, pepper and spice with a hint of smoky bacon emerging underneath. Appetising, but closer in style to a Rye whiskey than a Bourbon. The palate is initially quite corn sweet, offering nutmeg and cinnamon, vanilla and orange peel wrapped around a warm, firm body. Then the oak influence grips and the rye performs a flourish, delivering intense flavours of citrus peel, earth, butterscotch and mixed spices. Prickly mouthfeel. Booming, dry, spicy finish. Very long spicy vanilla aftertaste. A heroic Bourbon, not for lovers of elegance or subtlety. 51.5% Alc./Vol.