Starlight Old Rickhouse Single Barrel 5 Year Old, New American Oak Cask, Cask #18-0060, Binny's Private Barrel Selection, 58.5%

Dried fruit gives this rye a welcome fruit note, while sweet rye bread and cinnamon keep it firmly in a warm, spiced lane. The vanilla and caramel on the finish sound appealing too; it reads more sweet and spice-led than fruit-forward.

Reviewed by harbour compass

Nose

Sweet rye, Vanilla, Baked goods, Caramelized brioche

Palate

Sweet rye bread, Dried fruit, Cinnamon, Sweet butter, Corn custard, Herbal and floral notes

Finish

Sweet, warming rye, Lingering vanilla, caramel and spice