Boulder Spirits 5 year old The 10 Essentials, 49.5%

This Colorado single malt’s nose offers a knife-edge balance between tropical fruits and vanilla and caramel, with just enough earthy spice to give the passion fruit, grilled pineapple, and overripe bananas a little extra edge. The palate is rich with French toast, cinnamon bread, and dried cranberries. The finish turns earthier with grainy spice, minty forest floor, and subtle honey bringing this whiskey home.