Paul John Kanya Batch No. 02 7 Year Old, First-fill American White Oak (ex-Bourbon) Cask, 2019, 50%

I tend to gravitate toward grain whisky, but the malt and oak here give me plenty to think about. Vanilla and peach lead into a creamy, butterscotch-rich palate; the dry, spiced finish keeps that sweetness in check. It sounds like a whisky I'd appreciate for its balance as much as its richness.

Reviewed by GrainMan

Nose

Vanilla, ripe peach and malt, Oak and sandalwood

Palate

Rich creaminess and butterscotch, Dried apple chips, malt and baking spice

Finish

Warm spices and slight saltiness, Oak, dried fruit and cayenne, Dry finish