Colkegan Cask Strength, 59%

Up front, this whiskey is ripe and bright, showing pears, grape juice, and a light tropicality on the nose. The in-your-face fruit notes are held in check by a light spicy smokiness and faint but present honey. The palate doubles down on spice, delivering cinnamon candies with a dusty and earthy kiss of smoke. The finish is spice-forward with more cinnamon and a light dried herb character. (1,800 bottles)