Castle & Key Small Batch 6 year old, 50.5%

This fruity, frisky bourbon, now a part of Castle & Key’s permanent lineup, kicks off with dried pineapple, candied orange, vanilla bean, Creamsicle, and a trace of lilies on the nose. There’s some wood up front on the palate, but notes of single-origin coffee, açai, and cassis soon smooth it out. The finish turns darker, as dark-roast coffee, semi-sweet chocolate chips, Heath bar, and lemon peel take over.