291 Good Guy Barrel Proof Colorado Four Grain Aspen Wood Stave Finished, 61.4%

Earthy rye aromas present themselves on the nose, which is rife with pickles, licorice, dried fruit, a lick of cinnamon, grape jelly, and vanilla frosting. The palate is fiery and funkadelic: Horseradish abuts lemon rind and pickle juice, but there are tropical flavors in the mix as well, thanks to kiwi and mango. Once tamed with water, the finish reveals delicious dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and chocolate-covered chiles.