Hard Truth Harvest Sweet Mash, 53%

Although initially quiet on the nose, caramel, cocoa powder, and baking spice soon waft from the glass. The palate is deliciously creamy and perfectly spiced, with a lot of mint taking hold—there’s peppermint pattie, Andes chocolates, spearmint, and Moroccan mint tea—and perched alongside balanced cinnamon heat. Mint lovers will be pleased to know that menthol carries right on to the finish joined by black pepper and unsweetened espresso.