Whether or not this has any impact on the taste of the products, or whether it was in our heads is hard to say, but both seemed to have a sweet honey aftertaste, which was widely regarded as a positive attribute.

FORBES: Meet UNREAL, A Natural Candy Maker Endorsed By Jack Dorsey, Matt Damon, Gisele And Tom Brady

The list has something for everyone, with experimental favourites like the Smokey Robinson -- a savoury-sweet mixture of blanco tequila, smoked salt, honey and scotch with fresh celery and lime juice --and perfected classics like the whiskey ginger, made with house-made ginger soda for a fresh take on an old faithful.

BBC: Culinary delights in Music City��s East end

Caramel or honey, with earthier tones, hint of sweet paprika.

FORBES: Making 46: Maker's Mark Produces First New Bourbon In Half A Century

The company was kind enough to send me a sample to review, so Scotch lovers, here are my notes: The nose is very sweet, with some peatiness, but mostly floral, vanilla and honey notes dominating.

FORBES: The Final Frontier For Whisky