Lyre's American Malt is built to approximate the character of an American bourbon through a proprietary blending and flavour extraction process. It is among the more convincing entries in the range, partly because the base flavour profile, caramel, vanilla, and oak, translates relatively well through flavouring work. On the nose, honey and sweet spice come through alongside charred, cedary oak. On the palate, vanilla and toasted nuts lead, with herbal notes adding some complexity underneath. The body is full and slightly viscous. The finish is long and mellow, fading through herbal dryness to a gentle vanilla warmth. It works well in an Old Fashioned or Manhattan build, where the structure holds up to sweet vermouth or aromatic bitters. Served with cola or over a large ice cube it is a solid everyday option.