2016 Berry Bros. & Rudd Rock Town, Cask Ref. 508, Bourbon Whiskey, Arkansas, USA (55.8%)

Based in Little Rock, Arkansas, Rock Town is a true craft distillery in the growing American tradition. Under the supervision of its founder Phil Brandon, Rock Town has experimented with single malt, wheat and rye whiskies, but it's best known for its exceptional-quality Bourbons.

This is one of Rock Town’s wheated Bourbons, made from a mash bill of corn, malted barley and wheat. The nose is phenomenal, encompassing notes of warm honey, hot banana bread and dark chocolate, as well as fruity orange zest and freshly brewed coffee – a masterclass in Bourbon. The palate is equally as expansive, giving notes of buttery toasted brioche, floral honey and a surprising amount of fresh fruit. The finish brings a tide of baking spice and toasted oak. This is a world-class Bourbon, and further evidence of Rock Town’s place among the best distillers of the US.