Nose: A Complex, Spicy, Fruity aroma with Toasted Wood notes Evident. Taste: Full Flavoured and Complex; silky Smooth with a harmonious balance of Spicy, Fruity, Sherry and Toasted notes. Finish: Satisfyingly Long, the Complex Flavours linger on the palate.

Its honey, vanilla and chocolate notes are balanced by toasted wood, ripe fruit and a crisp, clean finish

Colour: Rich, deep amber. Nose: Jameson has a light floral fragrance, peppered with spicy wood and sweet notes. Taste: Perfect balance of spicy, nutty and vanilla notes with hints of sweet sherry. Finish: Exceptional smoothness.

Distilled and initially aged in Canada, before years of further ageing at a whistle pig farm in Vermont, this is, as owner raj bhakta puts it, 'a Canadian-us collaboration to the core'.

The bright honey hues of this 10-year-old bourbon invite you in to try its wonderful warm flavour. Eagle rare 10-year-old is a pure and mellow flavoured bourbon with scents of ripened banana and smoky charcoal coming through first. The flavour is deeper with fresh fruit notes pairing with the charcoal depth, melon comes through strongly with candied almonds and a long fiery endnote. A versatile bourbon which you can mix or sip as you wish.

Evan Williams extra-aged offers flavours different from other bourbons in the distillery’s range, simply due to the extra time it spends in its barrels getting ready. When perfectly prepared it’s bottled and you’ll enjoy a wonderfully mellow and drinkable bourbon which has a perfectly balanced flavour. On the nose you’ll get bright notes of vanilla, cream and spice and they soon lad onto a maple syrup rich body, warm on the palate with oak notes balancing against the spice. Warm and sweet, perfect for those chilly winter nights.

The forerunner and kissing cousin to Bourbon, American Straight Corn Whiskey is defined by the US Government as having a recipe or mash bill with a minimum of 81% corn, the rest being malted barley and rye.

It offers an explosion of vanilla and caramel flavours with notes of honey, brown sugar, oranges and a hint of tobacco. Its high proof gives it a bolder flavour

Knob Creek is one of those classic small-batch bourbons that’s jumped in popularity. Take this chance to try it out for yourself. Produced by Jim Beam, it’s a traditional blend with nine years spent maturing and a spicy sweetness which is warmly satisfying. Even when first encountering the aroma you’ll get that mix of spice and sweetness, with granary toast melding with toasty oak and a spicy touch of rye. The flavour is pepped up and spice is the central feature with nutty, sweeter notes taking a backseat. It ends on a dry note and is wonderful sipped neat.

Aroma: Heavy with rich dried fruit, with hints of mint and oranges covered with a dusting of cocoa faint vanilla and tobacco spice

Aroma: Caramel with mild hints of banana

Aroma: Caramel with mild hints of banana

Aroma: Caramel with mild hints of banana

Bold notes of sweet vanilla, pear and hints of spice, Wild Turkey finishes with a flavour that is full and rich, whether enjoyed straight or with a mixer

Aroma: Natural honey, sweet molasses, roasted nuts and the distinctive nose of classic Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey

How do you drink your jack? hardly in need of an introduction, jack daniel’s exceptional sippin’ whisky is one of tennessee’s finest exports. it’s exceptional and unparalleled flavour is down to the traditional methods used in its distillation and filtration through super maple charcoal helps ensure the smooth, mellow flavour is both rounded and enticing. notes of chocolate orange, charcoal and a woody hint satisfyingly linger long after that final sip.

Rittenhouse rye whisky 100 proof is a hot and spicy offering which spends six years maturing before bottling. vibrant cinnamon, black pepper and spicy rye are all prevalent in the nose and they lead into a medium body in which the higher proof is immediately apparent on the tongue. Rich notes of tobacco, cinnamon, clove and brown sugar blend together to create a highly spiced offering with just a touch of sweetness. Sip it slowly.