Backbone Bourbon Uncut (Batch 25), 56%

Glazed apricots and pears, clementines, and other subtle ripe fruits on the nose, with dusty oak and a hint of barrel char. On the palate, there's allspice, brown sugar, baking spice, cola, and vanilla ice cream drizzled with caramel. Sweet flavors do battle with heat and spice, but it's smooth and becomes more so with water—toasted marshmallows, vanilla cream, and almond nuttiness. A long, well-spiced finish, with notes of mixed fruit tart. (1,853 bottles)