Tastes

Amber, legs. Vanilla, spice, orange. Mildly sweet, strong spice, oak, caramel, vanilla, brown sugar, mushroom. Medium body, strong burn, medium+ spicy caramel finish. Delicious, sugar and spice, and strong. Not subtle, but fun! Alcohol 62.5% (125 proof)

Amber, legs. Strong vanilla, caramel, orange, floral, pine. Mildly sweet, cream, oak, mushroom. Medium body, slightly astringent, medium burn, medium complex dry finish. Balanced, subtle, a bit mild. Surprisingly smooth given the alcohol level! Alcohol 62.5% (125 proof) 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% barley

Amber, legs. Oak. Dry, oak, mild cream, brown sugar, mild spice (black pepper). Medium-light body, medium burn, astringent, medium caramel finish. Rather dry and harsh. 70% corn, 15% rye, 15% barley 2 years

Amber, legs. Caramel, orange, honey. Slightly sweet, oak, orange rind, cream, mushroom, hazelnut. Medium-full body, moderate burn, long coating creamy finish. Delicious, easy-drinking! Simple delight, some depth. 80% blue corn, 12% malted barley, 8% rye 54% alcohol

Pale mahogany. Strong vanilla, caramel. Sweet, baking spice (bourbon barrel), mild malt. Medium body, smooth. New blend is imitation bourbon, and lacks scotch character: strong oak spice and smooth; easy-drinking mixer. Air China first-class lounge at PEK.