Hirsch The Single Barrel White (Barrel 19-32787), 53.5%

This 4 year old bourbon recalls an old-fashioned soda fountain, opening with a nose of root beer float, cola, and vanilla milkshake. Sticking with the sweets, this particular barrel has candy shop notes of peach rings, Cow Tails, and Juicy Fruit gum. The palate is nuttier and well-spiced without betraying its dessert-like sweetness. Root beer sticks around for the sip, along with maple syrup and marshmallow. The finish takes a peppery turn, with black coffee and oak.