Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch (2022 Release), 54.5%

The nose is complex, offering up oak, ripe red cherries, and cherry pie alongside more herbaceous notes like cloves and leather. The palate is smooth and creamy, and while there are still cherries present, hot cinnamon spice and cayenne pepper-infused dark chocolate also appear. The cinnamon isn’t overpowering; it’s tempered nicely by vanilla soft serve and, toward the end, fresh mint. The finish is the figurative cherry on top, lengthy and striking a solid balance of vanilla sweetness with spice. (14,100 bottles)